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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation has released the results of a four-state investigation, including South Carolina, to measure the true costs of Certificate of Need (CON) laws. CON laws require health care providers to gain government approval before opening or expanding a facility, adding imaging devices and other medical technology, or offering new […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) released its midsession scorecard that serves as a tool for constituents to see how their legislators voted on key issues. The grassroots organization encourages constituents to utilize the scorecard as a catalyst for engagement with their elected officials to achieve full accountability and transparency. Legislators are […]
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) will host a conversation on Tuesday, August 10th at The Venue at Falls Park in Greenville, S.C, on the so-called bipartisan “infrastructure” bill Washington lawmakers are considering. Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) and AFP President Tim Phillips, born and raised in the Upstate, will lead the conversation and […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Monday, July 12, 2021, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) will gather with Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Former U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles along with other critical members of the community to discuss policing reform in South Carolina. AFP aims to build safer communities through smart policing which is why we are promoting thoughtful […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced that Candace Carroll had been promoted to State Director for the chapter. Since installed as interim state director in April, Carroll had various wins, including getting legislation back on track during the final week of the session that will fully repeal certification of need laws […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today urged Governor McMaster to veto $155 million in earmarks included in the state budget. According to the Post and Courier, the $155 million includes funding for nearly 230 pet projects from state legislators. A new Senate rule passed this year enables the public to see what […]
CHARLESTON, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is hosting an event today at 5:30 with U.S. Representative Nancy Mace on the Biden Administration’s $4 trillion infrastructure proposal. Congresswoman Mace and Akash Chougule, Senior Advisor on Economic Issues for Americans for Prosperity, will discuss why the Biden Administration’s proposed infrastructure bill will do little to […]
CHARLESTON, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina is hosting an End Washington Waste event with U.S. Representative Nancy Mace on Monday. Congresswoman Mace and Akash Chougule, Senior Advisor on Economic Issues for Americans for Prosperity, will discuss why the Biden Administration’s proposed infrastructure bill will do little to improve roads and bridges for South Carolinians […]
COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today expressed disappointment the legislature failed to advance S. 290, a bill that would repeal the state’s certificate of need (CON) laws. AFP-SC Interim State Director Candace Carroll issued the following statement: “The legislature once again failed to change our top-down approach to health care that’s making […]
