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Grassroots group pledges to hold lawmakers accountable for opposing educational freedom CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged the House to pass the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. “The House has a historic opportunity before them to improve our state’s education system by increasing teacher pay and creating […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Senate for passing the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. Together these transformative pieces of legislation empower students, educators and families all across the Mountain State. “West Virginia is one step closer to giving every West Virginia student access to an […]
CHARLESTON, WV — Following the Senate’s introduction of the Student Success Act—which includes guaranteed public school open enrollment, public charter schools and support for traditional public education—and an accompanying universal education savings account bill, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced a major effort to promote educational opportunity for all West Virginia students. Together, this […]
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. […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the legislature for passing, HB 118, which reforms occupational license revocation procedures. The bill requires occupational boards to more fairly decide whether to grant someone’s license based on criminal history. The bill now goes to Governor Justice’s desk to be signed into law. “Too many […]
CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today applauded House lawmakers for beginning to work towards finding solutions that reduce the regulatory burden on schools and unleash the creativity and talent of our educators. AFP-WV has been a leading voice for educational freedom in the Mountain State. AFP believes we should provide every child in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
