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Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia have laws on the books that make quality, affordable health care more difficult to access. These restrictions, called certificate-of-need laws, prevent hospitals and other providers from making necessary investments in their services, equipment, and facilities without government permission. While CON laws are intended to ensure that providers don’t […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last week. Not as a presidential candidate (he has run for — and lost — the Democratic nomination two times), but as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. Sanders indicated he was worried people did not understand all that is in the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation. […]
DES MOINES, IA – Following the end of the 2021 Iowa Legislative Session, Americans For Prosperity – Iowa (AFP-IA) State Director Drew Klein released the following statement on the major wins for Iowans that activists were able to achieve this year: “Iowa has taken strides this year to solidify our state’s status as a pro-growth environment. […]
DES MOINES, IA – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) tonight praised passage of SF 619, another positive move for Iowa families and the state’s economy. As the Senate moved the bill off the floor, House leadership were already signaling support for the newly agreed upon language in the bill. AFP-IA activists have long advocated for a more comprehensive approach […]
DES MOINES, IA – Following Governor Kim Reynolds’ announcement marking the end to Iowa’s participation in the Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs that are hindering the state’s economic recovery, Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) released a statement thanking Gov. Reynolds for taking this step to help boost Iowa’s economy and help businesses who are looking to create jobs. […]
Americans for Prosperity – Iowa (AFP-IA) is proud to join the Fuel Choice Coalition, a group of leaders in Iowa fighting against government mandates and standing up for consumer freedom. AFP-IA State Director Drew Klein released the following statement accompanying the announcement: “Government mandates and unnecessary regulations are not the answer for our state or […]
Americans for Prosperity has joined with the Fuel Choice Coalition to oppose legislation that would impose a restrictive mandate limiting the choices Iowans can make at the pump, raising prices, and hurting rural businesses and their employees. Members of the coalition stressed that in the midst of a pandemic that has created unprecedented challenges for […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a moment of clarity on K-12 education. The state’s leaders are seizing the opportunity presented by that clarity to reimagine the possibilities for Iowa’s students. A measure making its way through the legislature would expand the number of students eligible for open enrollment, allow charter schools to open without permission […]
Grassroots group applauds Governor’s focus on education and barriers to fulfilling work DES MOINES, Iowa. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) responded to Governor Kim Reynold’s 2021 state of the state address, highlighting her remarks on education and continued focus on occupational licensing reforms. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein issued the following statement: “We […]
