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“Americans for Prosperity-Virginia supports justice reform that emphasizes public safety and human dignity, is based on equal application of the law, and that encourages second chances. The status-quo can benefit from improvements on a number of fronts from interactions with law enforcement, bail and parole reform as well as breaking barriers to successful reentry out […]
The coronavirus pandemic presented challenges to state legislatures across the country, and Virginia’s was no exception. After adjourning on March 12, lawmakers reconvened in a special session to tackle several measures that were suspended in the wake of COVID-19. Despite these difficulties, several laws were enacted that will remove barriers for Virginians and empower them to build lives marked by opportunity. Among […]
Grassroots group calls on Senate to reject $3 trillion bailout RICHMOND, Va.. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a report detailing the nearly $2 trillion in federal assistance already available to state and local governments, including more than $1.1 trillion that has been provided in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19. The analysis, conducted […]
Jails and prisons have been some of the worst hot spots for COVID-19 cases, which is no surprise: they have large elderly and immunocompromised populations and it’s extremely difficult, if not impossible, to socially distance or follow recommended sanitation guidelines behind bars. As with many other states, Virginia has made efforts to shrink their prison […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) thanked Virginia lawmakers for voting NO on the $3 trillion bailout package, which will do little to address the health and economic crisis Americans face. AFP VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “This bill goes way beyond a targeted response to COVID-19 and the ensuing shut down. […]
Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after Governor Northam signed into law SB1 and HB1196, ending the suspension of driver’s licenses solely for unsettled fines and fees. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “The end of driver’s license suspensions for unsettled fines and fees is a milestone victory for Virginians across […]
Richmond, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement after Governor Northam signed into law HB 1332, a bill introduced by Delegate Kilgore, expanding telemedicine in the Commonwealth. AFP-VA State Director JC Hernandez issued the following statement: “Virginia is a national leader when it comes to adopting technological innovations that are positively transforming healthcare. With HB1332’s passage – […]
The coronavirus pandemic has made starkly clear the benefits of telemedicine, and governments have taken notice by moving to temporarily suspend many of the pointless barriers that get in the way of caring for patients. But there’s more that Virginia’s elected officials and regulators can do to ensure all Virginians can get the care they […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s statewide closure of non-essential businesses. “Broad business closures across the Commonwealth are not in the best interest of our residents,” said State Director JC Hernandez. “Governor Northam should allow businesses to continue to adapt and innovate in these […]
