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HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity – Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today thanked the Pennsylvania Senate for unanimously passing Senate Bill 637, which would help provide a pathway to employment for individuals who have a criminal record. Currently, government occupational licensing laws and regulations prevent Pennsylvanians with past convictions who have paid their debt to society from […]
Suppose you earned $26,000 last year, but you spent $32,000 — meaning you borrowed $6,000, which you now have to pay interest on. Most people would say that you’re not living within your means. What’s more, since you you’ve already racked up $168,000 in debt, you’ve been at this overspending thing for a while. Clearly, […]
Washington, D.C., is buzzing about Section 230 — internet regulations within the Communications Decency Act. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have proposed reforming Section 230 to give government a greater hand in controlling online speech. That dangerous path could lead to free-speech infringements that would change the internet as we know it for […]
Harrisburg, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) announced a new effort encouraging lawmakers to pass H.B. 785, Janus rights legislation that would ensure that all workers are informed of their rights asserted in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). H.B. 785 would require the state government […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) on Monday announced a new grassroots effort to encourage state lawmakers to pass H.B. 995, the Fighting Chance Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a pilot program to reduce red tape and licensing mandates that burden workers, formerly incarcerated individuals, and small business owners. The effort, which currently […]
HARRISBURG, Pa.—Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today highlighted its role as part of an integrated, comprehensive campaign to build a strong economy by leveling the playing field for all. Called “Unrig the Economy,” this multi-year, multi-million-dollar campaign is part of a national effort that will harness the power of AFP’s grassroots activists to drive change at […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) and a broad coalition of groups including the Greater Harrisburg NAACP, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, the Justice Action Network, Commonwealth Foundation, and Community Legal Services on Wednesday announced support for Senate Bill 637, bipartisan legislation that would remove barriers to employment for returning citizens. SB […]
Klingensmith committed to improving lives for all Pennsylvanians HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) has named Ashley Klingensmith as the grassroots group’s new state director. Ashley previously served as grassroots director for AFP-PA, building the chapter’s signature grassroots infrastructure and engaging Pennsylvanians to drive lasting solutions in their communities. “I am honored that Americans […]
