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Richmond, VA – Today, AFP-VA applauded Governor Youngkin’s announcement that, effective at the end of 2024, the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia will end. AFP-VA State Director Matt Davison released the following statement: “While electric vehicles are one of many options, they should not be the mandatory vehicle for consumers. As folks struggle […]
Richmond, VA – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) applauds the legislative victories secured and the budget compromise that concludes the General Assembly 2024 session. AFP-VA’s legislative agenda was well received in the General Assembly. Overall, 16 policy victories were secured for Virginians: 12 bills acted on and four priority victories secured, including defeating donor disclosure, overcoming efforts […]
Richmond, VA – Last week, Gov. Youngkin vetoed SB 274, legislation that would have created a state board charged with setting upper payment limits on the cost of medicines for residents who are covered by a state or local government agency or a commercial health plan. Matt Davison, Acting State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Virginia, […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) released a statement on their support for Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest minimum wage bill. Matt Davison, AFP-VA State Director, released the following statement: “We unequivocally agree with Gov. Youngkin’s decision to veto the latest legislation seeking to increase the minimum wage. It is clear […]
Richmond, VA – With the 2024 General Assembly coming to a conclusion, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) is highlighting eight bills their organization supports that passed both chambers and will become law. Additionally, AFP-VA is highlighting upcoming challenges, specifically a possible minimum wage hike and tax hikes in the proposed state budget. C.J. Sailor, State Director […]
Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 680 unanimously. This bill codifies Gov. Youngkin’s order last year scrapping college degree requirements for most state government jobs. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) State Director C.J. Sailor released the following statement: “We thank the Delegates for passing HB 680 unanimously. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia has been […]
Richmond, VA – On Wednesday, the Virginia legislature passed a budget containing tax relief for Virginia families and small businesses, ending a months-long impasse. AFP-VA State Director C.J. Sailor released the following statement: “Some tax relief is better than no tax relief at all. Although we are disappointed this process was held up for months, we are glad lawmakers finally […]
Richmond, VA — Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced endorsements for nine additional candidates for the 2023 general election on November 7, 2023. These endorsements come in addition to 16 previously endorsed candidates. C.J. Sailor, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Virginia, released the following statement: “AFP Virginia is excited to announce our support for these 25 policy […]
Richmond, VA — Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) announced today endorsements for 16 candidates in the 2023 general election on November 7, 2023. C.J. Sailor, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Virginia, released the following statement: “We are excited to announce our support for these 16 policy champions. AFP-VA recognizes the importance of winning a policy majority in […]
