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More than two-thirds of states have certificate-of-need laws that restrict the ability of health care providers to offer new services and expand facilities without getting government permission. But some are moving away from that model. Two of those are Montana and Tennessee. In Real Clear Health, Americans for Prosperity’s state directors in the Treasure State and the Volunteer State, […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Following reports that Metro Nashville is suing the Davidson Election Commission (again) to prevent a referendum on Nashville’s recent property tax hikes from moving forward, AFP-Tennessee (AFP-TN) urged officials to withdraw their lawsuit and allow the referendum to proceed. Last year, AFP-TN helped submit over 20,000 signatures from Nashvillians to the Metro Council in support of the […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Senate for passing SB 1281, which streamlines the current certificate of need (CON) process for health providers. The bill now heads to Governor Lee’s desk. The House passed the companion version, HB 948, yesterday. AFP-TN has been at the forefront of advocating for health care […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Tennessee legislature for passing HB 1305. The bill expands upon the current open enrollment law to allow students to enroll in available seats at other public schools. The TN Senate passed the companion bill, SB 788, last week. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: […]
NAHSVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing SB 893, a bill that would ensure victims are paid first before the state collects other fines and fees. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “Restoring victims is a key component of criminal justice reform. The status […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – Following reports that Governor Bill Lee’s budget amendment includes a $13.5 Million dollar grant for a minor league stadium Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) urged legislators to eliminate politically-driven handouts. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “Governor Lee wisely referred to the influx of cash our state is set to […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today praised Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III for seeking judicial review of a provision in the latest spending package that prohibits any state funds being used by state governments for tax relief. Tennessee will receive an estimated $3.7 billion in federal funds from the so-called Americans Rescue […]
Nearly three months into the tenure of the 117th Congress, lawmakers have put forth a host of bad bills, among them a “public option” in health care and the recently passed $1.9 trillion spending package. What do these legislative efforts mean for the American people? As part of Americans for Prosperity’s Congress Convos series, AFP […]
Grassroots group delivers a ray of sunshine to local governments. Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced support for a bill being considered in the legislature to thwart property tax hikes. Truth in Taxation (HB 1315/ SB 1353) will increase accountability for local governments considering raising taxes. The bill is a top priority […]
