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COLUMBIA, SC—Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) joined Governor McMaster at the ceremonial signing of S. 164, the State Health Facility Licensure Act. AFP-SC was an influential leader in getting S. 164 passed and signed into law. Starting in January, AFP-SC launched a six-figure ad campaign urging the repeal of Certificate-of-Need laws. Since […]

Darlington, SC — Last weekend, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) shared how ‘Bidenomics’ is failing South Carolinians at the NASCAR cook out on Southern 500. Throughout the race weekend, AFP-SC had the unique opportunity to talk policies, not candidates, that work for the greater good of South Carolinians. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) hosted a lunch and learn listening session to highlight the devastating impact environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is having on small business owners across the state. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “We are grateful for Attorney General Alan Wilson taking […]

“Our annual Legislative Scorecard is an opportunity to grade lawmakers’ votes throughout the legislative session, and thank our policy champions who fought for freedom and opportunity for South Carolinians.”  COLUMBIA, SC – Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) today released its 2023 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting state lawmakers’ votes during the past legislative session. The full Scorecard downloadable […]

Last month, South Carolina took an important step to lower costs, expand access, and ensure every patient in the state has a personal option for health care. In May, the state’s legislature approved a groundbreaking measure to repeal most of the state’s burdensome Certificate of Need Laws. Certificate of Need laws require health care providers […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) attended AFP’s annual Capitol Conference in Washington D.C. Throughout the conference, AFP-SC met with the majority of the South Carolina delegation to discuss solutions to fix the disjointed budget process, reduce financial regulations that hinder economic growth, and ensure AFP’s priorities have a seat at […]

In new op-ed, AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll and Speaker Murell Smith praise repeal of certificate-of-need laws COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Candace Carroll and South Carolina House Speaker Murell Smith have a new op-ed in Becker’s Hosptial Review praising the repeal of the state’s certificate-of-need laws. Becker’s Hospital […]

End of certificate of need regulations will make easier to open new hospitals and doctors’ offices COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina thanked Governor McMaster for signing S.164 to repeal certificate of need (CON) regulations for most healthcare facilities. Earlier this month, the House unanimously approved the bill. In February, the State Senate approved the repeal of CoN by an […]

COLUMBIA, SC — Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC) today thanked the Legislature and Governor McMaster for passing and signing a new law prohibiting the state from denying an occupational license based solely or in part on a prior criminal conviction. AFP-SC State Director Candace Carroll released the following statement: “I am glad to […]