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Americans For Prosperity works to remove obstacles that prevent people from using their unique gifts to achieve the American Dream. Too often, burdensome regulations, high taxes and fees, and rigid education policies and other barriers keep individuals from realizing that dream. Lyn Hellegaard, who is running for a seat in Montana’s House of Representatives and […]
Lansing, Michigan—Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP Michigan) today endorsed State Sen. Lana Theis for reelection to the Michigan State Senate. Since 2007, Sen. Theis has been a strong voice in the State Senate, pushing back against corporate bail outs, burdensome regulations, and irresponsible government spending. AFP Michigan will leverage a wide range of tactics, including […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced its support for several state legislative candidates running in Indiana’s 2022 primary election. The following candidates earned the support of AFP-IN for their dedication to principled policy solutions and support of economic progress, expanded educational opportunities, and health care reform: Rep. Martin Carbaugh (HD-81), Rep. Dale […]
Americans for Prosperity-Arizona set its sights high for the 2021 legislative session. In January, we produced our Pathway to Prosperity, our plan to: Increase economic opportunity for all. Improve access to educational options for Arizona families. Ensure the criminal justice system operates fairly, is more restorative and just, and prioritizes safer communities. Promote innovation in […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Americans for Prosperity – Florida (AFP-FL) today thanked Governor Ron DeSantis for signing into law several bills supported by AFP-FL during this year’s legislative session, notably three measures aimed at cutting burdensome regulations that hinder entrepreneurship and the state’s economic recovery. AFP-FL and it’s dedicated activists from all corners of the state […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement in support of the Freedom to Work Act, which was introduced by Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-1) and would help remove unneeded governmental occupational licensing and related employment barriers for millions of Americans: “Americans for Prosperity applauds Representative Harshbarger for […]
The state legislature just concluded what Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia State Director Jason Huffman called “the most transformational session in recent memory.” In a new op-ed in the West Virginia Record, Huffman details measures that will overhaul the state’s education system, health care access, occupational licensing, independent contracting, and more. “West Virginia parents and students […]
JACKSON, MS — Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today applauded the legislature’s passage of HB 1263, a bill seeking to make it easier for skilled professionals to relocate to the Magnolia State. The measure would allow individuals who move to Mississippi, establish residency, and hold professional licenses in another state an easier process in obtaining a license here […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) Thursday held a virtual conversation with Ryan Norris, state director of AFP-AR, Alex Kanode, an economic policy analyst with the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics (ACRE), and Erica Jedynak, director of economic opportunity for the Stand Together Chamber of Commerce to discuss the negative impacts of […]
