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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. […]
At the beginning of this year’s legislative session, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee set an ambitious agenda. We wanted to ensure our justice system treats Tennesseans more fairly, provide access to quality education for every kid, and create more opportunities for work. 2019 was more successful than we could have imagined! We saw policy wins […]
Proponents of the Export-Import Bank claim that the bank’s issuance of loans and guarantees to large companies is essential to international competitiveness and a thriving American economy. According to a new study from the Mercatus Center, that claim isn’t true. The bank has shrunk — for the better While the Senate confirmed new directors — which are necessary to approve massive loans — to the Ex-Im Board this month, the bank has […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee today praised the legislature for passing HB 1262/ SB1257, a bill that significantly rolls back the harmful and unnecessary professional privilege tax. The bill equates to a $22 million tax cut and a savings of $400 every year for most professionals forced to pay for the privilege of working […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today applauded Senate members for unanimous passage of the driver’s license restoration (HB 839/SB 1143) bill. The legislation will allow Tennesseans with unpaid traffic citations, fines, and fees to receive a payment plan based on their financial situation and a restricted license to continue driving to work or […]
A new analysis from the Mercatus Center examining the Export-Import Bank and the aftereffects of a years-long lending cap confirms what we’ve known all along: businesses do not need the Export-Import Bank to compete in the marketplace. Since 2015, when Ex-Im last had the required number of board members to approve deals larger than $10 million, the Bank’s lending portfolio (both at […]
Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee applauds legislative leaders for making important progress on smart on crime reforms NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) today launched a direct mail campaign inviting Tennesseans to call on their elected leaders who have supported policies to reform our criminal justice system during the 2019 legislative session. […]
The latest report on Medicare and Social Security isn’t good. In fact, the trustees of the programs found that both are in a dire situation if substantial reforms are not made. Here are the three main takeaways from Monday’s Trustees Report: Social Security will be insolvent by 2035. Trustees said that at the current pace, the program will only […]
In 2017, Congress let an unfair set of corporate welfare policies – known as tax extenders – expire. They were right to do so. Tax extenders are special-interest handouts lobbied for by politically-connected industries, giving them an unfair advantage over others at the expense of everyone else. Government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and […]
