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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today applauded the Senate for passing Senate Bill 399, which curbs the growth of burdensome and unnecessary occupational licensing regulations, by a vote of 41-6. AFP-IN, the state’s leading grassroots organization, has been at the forefront of opposing unnecessary occupational licenses without a compelling public need. The group […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) on Thursday expressed support for Senate Bill 399, which would create opportunity for workers in Indiana by curbing the growth of burdensome and unnecessary occupational licensing regulations. AFP-IN has consistently opposed unnecessary occupational licensing without a public need. AFP-IN State Director Justin Stevens today testified before the Senate […]
#2 Priority in Budget Transition Report TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s Transition Team Report on the Budget released on Friday. The report lists “making government more efficient” as a top priority, and recommends the governor do that by removing “unnecessary requirements for occupational licenses on certain professions.” […]
Hardworking New Jersians struggling to get by and provide for their families have long done so under the burden of New Jersey’s onerous occupational licensing laws. These government permission slips to work in certain professions are costly, creating additional expenses for those who are trying to support themselves and get ahead in life. According to […]
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today applauded Governor Christie for signing Senate Bill 1599 into law as one of his final acts in office. This law is intended to bring more transparency to certain occupational license boards by requiring them to report licensure exam passage rates. Occupational licenses are essentially government permission […]
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today commended the New Jersey Senate for passing Senate Bill 1599, which would help bring transparency to the exclusionary nature of certain occupational licensing boards by requiring them to report licensure exam passage rates. Occupational licenses mandate that workers receive a government permission slip to work in […]
Oklahoma City, OK- Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) praised Governor Kevin Stitt and thanked him for his appointment of Adria Berry to the position of Secretary of Licensing and Regulation on Wednesday, a positive step forward for regulatory policy in the Sooner State. The secretary’s role is to enhance efficiency for occupational licensing in the state and reduce barriers to workforce entry, which has long […]
Manchester, New Hampshire—Today, Governor Sununu delivered his annual budget address to a joint convention of the New Hampshire state legislature. In his address, the Governor outlined his plan to implement universal recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses, removing a significant hurdle to employment for thousands of workers in the Granite State. The Governor also indicated support […]
What: Virtual premier of The Right Cut: A Barber Builds a Movement + Q&A with William Burt When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST Where: AFP-Iowa’s Facebook page – RSVP here Every American deserves the opportunity to pursue fulfilling work and support their families. But too often, outdated and unfair licensing […]
