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ATLANTA, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia applauds the Georgia House for passing the judicial deference bill HB 1247, sponsored by Rep. Matt Reeves, last night. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the Chevron doctrine at the federal level, and HB 1247 would end judicial deference at the state level. The bill would […]
ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, the Georgia State Senate passed SB 447, which would strengthen Georgia’s permitting process by requiring local governments to provide greater transparency when denying or rejecting certain permits. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds the Senate for taking this action to improve Georgia’s regulatory environment. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: […]
ROME, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) welcomed President Donald Trump to Georgia today as part of his administration’s efforts to highlight their work to lower costs for Georgia families, workers and businesses. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “The Trump administration is rightly focused on how they can make life better for […]
Atlanta, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West released the following statement on the tax reform efforts currently under consideration by the Georgia legislature: “Many Georgia families feel like they’re being left behind, and the Georgia legislature has the opportunity to take up transformational legislation that will provide needed tax relief for everyday […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia thanks Rep. Matt Reeves for introducing HB1247. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the Chevron doctrine at the federal level, and HB1247 would end judicial deference at the state level. The bill would require Georgia’s court system to interpret statutes and regulations without bias […]
ATLANTA, GA – Over the weekend, an Americans for Prosperity-Georgia mobile billboard outside the Georgia International Convention Center, the site of Ossoff’s latest Rally for our Republic, reminded voters that Ossoff’s policy positions have made life less affordable for many Georgians. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “Senator Ossoff must be held accountable […]
ATLANTA, GA – This week, Representative Scott Hilton introduced HB 1078, which, if enacted, would radically improve Georgia’s regulatory climate. Georgia currently ranks as the 26th most-regulated state among all 50 states. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “We are thankful for Representative Hilton for his leadership on this issue. HB 1078 […]
ATLANTA, GA – This week marks National School Choice Week, and Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) is celebrating with postcard parties across the state to promote awareness of the Georgia Promise Scholarship. The program, which was created by a 2024 law, offers eligible students who attend Georgia’s lowest-performing public schools the opportunity to use public funds […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, Rep. Todd Jones introduced House Bill 987, which would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits like health insurance premiums, paid time off, and retirement savings. The bill’s introduction follows a successful pilot program last […]
