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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 […]

State Director Ronald Najarro laid out Americans for Prosperity-Nevada’s legislative agenda for 2021 in an op-ed in the Nevada Independent. At the top of the list, Najarro writes, is taking the steps necessary to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. The nature of Nevada’s economy meant COVID-19 hit us harder than most places. … We need […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today launched its legislative agenda—outlining important steps the Sooner State can take to promote Prosperity Across the Prairie and improve the lives of all Oklahomans. The priorities outlined include: Reducing Red Tape & Increasing Economic Opportunity: Increase transparency between government and Oklahomans. Educational Freedom for ALL Oklahomans: Reforming our […]

Grassroots group applauds Governor’s focus on education and barriers to fulfilling work   DES MOINES, Iowa. – Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) responded to Governor Kim Reynold’s 2021 state of the state address, highlighting her remarks on education and continued focus on occupational licensing reforms. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa State Director Drew Klein issued the following statement: “We […]