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On September 21, the House Judiciary Passed three Americans for Prosperity-endorsed criminal justice bills that represent vital clarifications and reforms that improve second chances and human dignity: R. 5455 (Terry Technical Correction Act), R. 2864 (Clean Slate Act), H.R. 5651 (Fresh Start Act). The Terry Technical Correction Act is a much-needed clarification from Congress regarding […]
The U.S. Constitution “needs a strong defense.” Yes, I’m borrowing the line from Hamilton. But years later, unfortunately, it remains true. These days, the Constitution doesn’t seem like it’d win any popularity contests. Source: Echelon Insights survey Some suggest that the Constitution — written by white men who lived and died centuries ago — should be […]
Beginning September 9, Prince George’s County, Maryland will enforce a curfew for youth under age 17 in response to a shocking rise in violent crime that has plagued the neighboring Washington, D.C. county. The announcement comes days after a 1-year old girl was shot inside an apartment, and a shooting at a 7-Eleven that left […]
Dear Senators: On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote “NO” on the motion to invoke cloture on S. 4822, the DISCLOSE Act of 2022. This misguided bill claims to promote transparency, ethics, and accountability but fails on all counts. In reality, it protects incumbent politicians from criticism and opposition, […]
Dear Senator, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write urging you to vote against ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (Kigali Amendment). This vote may be recorded in AFP’s 2022 legislative scorecard. This United Nations treaty provision would impose costly […]
In the award-winning musical Hamilton, the eponymous character tells another character that the U.S. Constitution “needs a strong defense.” Hamilton may have been written a decade ago (and the Constitution more than 200 years ago), but the line, unfortunately, still holds up. These days, the Constitution doesn’t seem like it’d win any popularity contests. In […]
The latest inflation numbers confirm what we already know — while Washington continues to spend, Americans continue to suffer. Inflation is skyrocketing and Washington is doing everything but finding real and lasting solutions to this economic crisis. The bad August inflation figures reveal a harsh reality: excluding food and fuel, the prices for almost all […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) released a report revealing how West Virginia’s certificate-of-need (CON) law harms patients and deters millions of dollars in health care investment in the state. West Virginia is one of 35 states with CON laws, which require health care providers to gain approval from the government before adding or […]
A recent report ranks South Carolina as the third worst state to have a baby. The Palmetto State ranks: 40th for infant mortality rate 45th for the number of midwives and OB-GYNs per capita 28th for cost of hospital Caesarean delivery 25th for cost of hospital conventional delivery charges A key driver of the problem […]
