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RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today released a statement congratulating the newly elected and re-elected state lawmakers that earned the support of the grassroots organization. Through a variety of tactics—including its signature grassroots, direct-mail, and digital advertisements—AFP-VA proudly supported Jason Ballard (HD-12), Del. Amanda Batten (HD-96), Mike Cherry (HD-66), Del. Carrie Coyner (HD-62), […]
RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today congratulates Virginia’s newly elected Governor, Glenn Youngkin. Youngkin earned the support of AFP-VA for his commitment to increasing economic opportunity, expanding educational freedom, and improving health care for all Virginians. The grassroots group threw its full support behind Youngkin, reaching nearly 900,000 voters at the door and on the […]
Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia have laws on the books that make quality, affordable health care more difficult to access. These restrictions, called certificate-of-need laws, prevent hospitals and other providers from making necessary investments in their services, equipment, and facilities without government permission. While CON laws are intended to ensure that providers don’t […]
Grassroots organization throws support behind candidate with the policy leadership potential to build a brighter Virginia RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Glenn Youngkin ahead of November’s election for the next Governor of the Commonwealth. The grassroots organization identified Youngkin as a leader and uniter with the ability to break down partisan […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) today released the results of a multi-state investigation into the true cost of certificate of need (CON) laws or certificate of public need (COPN) laws in Virginia. AFPF’s new report, Permission to Care, illustrates how these laws have harmed patients in Virginia, raising costs, reducing access to care, and promoting cronyism. COPN laws require health care providers to […]
RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Nick Clemente, vying to represent district 10 in the Virginia House of Delegates. Clemente earned support from the grassroots organization for his commitment to educational opportunity, reducing burdensome red tape to help rebuild a stronger economy, and improving access to quality health care Virginia […]
RADFORD, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its support for candidate Jason Ballard, vying to represent the 12th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. A military veteran and native of Pearisburg, Ballard earned the endorsement of AFP-VA for his vocal support of principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Virginians face. Notably supporting greater […]
ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) expressed disappointment following the Arlington County Board’s recent vote to adopt forced negotiations through collective bargaining – allowing government unions to have a monopoly over public employees. AFP-VA recently launched a campaign to oppose these ordinances in towns, cities, and counties across the Commonwealth through digital advertisements, direct mail, and […]
RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today released a statement applauding the new legislative reforms now taking effect. The grassroots group supported many of these pivotal reforms during this year’s legislative session, all aimed at improving the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth—or combating bad policy that seeks to undermine hardworking families. Those legislative reforms include: […]
