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The rise of the gig economy has helped college students across the country pick up extra cash and gain valuable work experience between classes. Allison Rigterink counts herself among them. Rigterink, a senior political science major at Saginaw Valley State University, and an intern at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, picked up gig work in January 2019. She became a courier for Shipt, an app-based company that facilitates front-door delivery […]
Group urges decisive action on remainder of jail and pre-trial reforms before end of year Lansing, Mich. — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today applauded state Senators after their passage of seven bills related to the recommendations of the Jail & Pre-Trial Task Force. SB 1046-1051 and SB 1125 arose from recommendations introduced by the state’s bipartisan […]
LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity – Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its support for State Representative Steve Johnson in his bid for reelection to Michigan’s 72nd State House District . Rep. Johnson earned the support of AFP-MI for his dedication to tackling the greatest challenges facing Michiganders. AFP-MI State Director Annie Patnaude issued the following statement: […]
The team at Americans for Prosperity has seen up close the overwhelming grassroots support for the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. As we reach out to people across America to discuss this issue, we’re tapping into an enthusiastic audience. With people across the country eager to share their views, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement. And we’re […]
LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity- Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of five candidates running for Michigan State House: Martha Ptashnik, Ryan Berman, Bronwyn Haltom, Annette Glenn and John Roth. The group said all five candidates earned the support of AFP-MI for being leaders on policy issues that touch on some of Michigan’s toughest […]
Grassroots group mobilizes activists to drive confirmation of Judge Barrett LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today commended the Trump Administration for nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an experienced, qualified, and independent-minded constitutionalist who will defend the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. Joining AFP’s robust, nationwide […]
LANSING, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity-Michigan today thanked House and Senate leadership on the heels of a vote to pass a package of bills that would automate and expand the state’s expungement process for people with low-level, non-violent offenses on their record. The grassroots group joined a broad coalition of organizations in support of the […]
Grassroots group tells Senate “Good Moral Character” clause is unnecessary barrier to work Lansing, Mich. — A little-known clause in Michigan’s licensing and regulatory bureaucracy can stand between hard-working citizens and an opportunity to support their family. Known as the “Good Moral Character” clause, under Michigan law today, the state’s licensing bureau can deny an […]
To fight COVID-19, Michigan needs everyone at the table to search for and discover solutions that work. That means all lawmakers, communities, families, and individuals will need to collaborate to develop the best solution to tackle this crisis. That isn’t the strategy Michigan is pursuing right now. To combat COVID-19 more effectively, that has to change. Partially at fault is Michigan’s 1945 Emergency […]
