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In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Americans are asking thoughtful questions about the program’s history and the many ways Dreamers contribute to communities and businesses across the country. In a new video, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips explains key details about how we got […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity commended the administration for the progress its initiative on Workforce Mobility and Regulatory Innovation has made to reform occupational licensing laws and reduce other regulatory barriers. The president today praised state lawmakers who had heeded the administration’s call to prioritize smart regulatory reform. The White House has also issued […]
Late last month, South Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Van McCarty warned that the Palmetto State would need to begin rationing care if the state’s hospital capacity exceeds 80 percent in the coming months. We’re nearing that ceiling now, with nearly 73 percent of the state’s hospital beds in use as providers work to keep up with an influx […]
Of the rights enumerated in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, perhaps none is as widely recognized by Americans as freedom of speech. A recent Freedom Forum survey found that 64 percent name it as one of the five rights listed in the First Amendment — a far higher percentage than can identify the others. But restraints on freedom […]
In the months since coronavirus became widespread in the United States, many American families have come to appreciate the importance of quality health care in a way they hadn’t before. Facing exposure to a disease that we’re still learning about, people understand the importance of having ready access to testing and treatment when they need it. Unfortunately, […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today released a six-part video series focused on the most significant health care reforms America must undertake in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos are part of a long-term digital advertising campaign that informs Americans about the lessons learned from the pandemic and the policy reforms that will leave us better […]
Lessons from the Pandemic is a new video series that shows how specific government regulations and red tape initially hampered our response to COVID-19, but that once these regulations were eased or eliminated the situation improved. But these changes are only temporary—we’re working to make them permanent and need your help! What can you do? […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) joined a broad coalition in support of criminal justice reform recommendations released earlier this year from the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration. The first round of bills drawn from the Task Force recommendations will soon be up for consideration in committee in the state House. AFP […]
Technology is a powerful tool that allows people to easily organize around important issues and can often balance the scales of justice. As we’ve seen over the last month, technology is playing a crucial role in social justice movements, improving police accountability, and public safety. A new poll released by Americans for Prosperity and YouGov shows just […]
