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Atlanta, Georgia—Today Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Norcross to highlight the Biden Administration’s economic and energy policies at a solar cell manufacturing plant. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West issued the following statement on the Treasury Secretary’s visit: “The energy and economic policies of the Biden Administration have directly contributed to the diminished […]

ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted a bake “scale” event at the Georgia State Capitol to highlight support for HB 583, legislation that would “scale” back burdensome regulations by allowing cottage food operators (individuals who produce homemade food items at a residential property) to sell their items in commercial establishments. During the […]

Atlanta, Georgia—Today the Georgia House of Representatives voted to reform cosmetology licensing. The reforms in SB 354 exempt blow-dry styling and makeup application from services that require a license to perform in the Peach State. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) championed the reforms as a way to increase employment and reduce barriers to entry in the […]

Atlanta, Georgia—Today the Georgia State Senate voted to pass S.B. 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship which would give students greater access and choices in education. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) advocated strongly for the bill’s passage. AFP-GA State Director Tony West issued the following statement after the landmark vote: “Every yes vote today, was a vote […]

ATLANTA, GA – Following the passage of SB 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, by a 91-82 vote, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is applauding the vote and looking forward to Governor Kemp signing the bill into law that will give families more access to quality education. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “We […]

ATLANTA, GA – Following the overwhelming passage of HB 1339 in the Senate, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is applauding the vote and urging the House to quickly agree on the needed improvements to the bill that will bring bold and transformative health care. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “Today’s […]

ATLANTA, GA – Following Governor Kemp’s urging for the House to pass SB 233, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is applauding the Governor and reiterating its support for the bill. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “We thank Governor Brian Kemp for his continued leadership and commitment to expand education freedom. […]

ATLANTA, GA – Ahead of President Joe Biden’s campaign visit in metro Atlanta this weekend, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) is once again calling out the failure of “Bidenomics.” AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement: “As President Biden takes an apparent victory lap following his State of the Union address and […]

ATLANTA, GA – Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted the second Day at the Capitol of 2024. During the event, activists met with lawmakers and advocated for education freedom, Certificate of Need repeal, and occupational licensing reform. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the following statement:  “We thank our grassroots activists who showed up […]