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While well-intended, government wage mandates hurt more people than they help. Policies like minimum wages increase the cost of goods and services on lower income families. Plus, these policies deny more people the chance to earn an income by reducing jobs available. When those opportunities close, fewer people gain the skills and experience needed to […]
One thing about a newsletter on constitutional freedoms and civil liberties is that there’s rarely a shortage of topics to discuss. We’re not even halfway into February, and it’s already been a busy new year. I hope you enjoyed the last newsletter from James about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and why the separation of powers […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) hosted the first Day at the Capitol of 2024. During the day, grassroots activists met with lawmakers and advocated for policies that will empower all Georgians. Throughout the legislative session, AFP-GA will continue to host grassroots events to encourage lawmakers to pass legislation that will make the […]
ATLANTA, GA – Today, following bipartisan passage in the Georgia Senate to advance SB 354, Americans for Prosperity – Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds the vote and urges the Georgia House of Representatives to swiftly pass this legislation to reduce bureaucratic red tape and expand the number of family-supporting jobs. AFP-GA State Director Tony West released the […]
Laws should protect lives and livelihoods, not squelch them. But that’s not what was happening in Iowa in 2017. Waterloo resident William Burt had saved tens of thousands of dollars and written a business plan for a mobile barbershop to serve residents of underserved communities. He wanted to help people who could not get to […]
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 […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — Americans for Prosperity-Florida today praised two legislative committees for approval of a trio of related bills authorizing for certain regulated occupations. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee approved SB 1364 and SB 1366, while the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee approved companion bill HB 1333. “With universal recognition for occupational licensing, […]
Priorities include increased government transparency, economic opportunity, educational freedom, and criminal justice reform NASHVILLE, TN — Americans for Prosperity-TN (AFP-TN) previewed its 2023 Legislative Agenda, which includes efforts to increase government transparency, economic opportunity, educational freedom, and criminal justice reform. The 2023 Legislative Agenda is available here. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable released the following statement: “This […]
BATON ROUGE, LA — Americans for Prosperity – Louisiana (AFP-LA) had a successful year, engaging with hundreds of Louisianans, passing meaningful reforms, and gearing up for 2023. AFP-LA Grassroots Engagement Director Nathan Sanders released the following statement: “In 2022, AFP-LA leveraged a large team of grassroots activists by building meaningful relationships, uniting diverse communities, and mobilizing […]
