criminal justice reform
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire on Monday hosted a debate on cannabis legalization that explored the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien moderated the event that featured representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Marijuana Policy Project, and former and current representatives. AFP-NH […]
We talk with John Gordon from the American Civic Liberties Union of Minnesota about bipartisan reform to Minnesota’s civil asset forfeiture laws, ensuring government can’t keep seized property without a conviction. In the second half: deadline week at the Legislature means dozens of bills were heard, including proposals from Governor Walz that would raise billions […]
Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee State Director Tori Venable | The Tennessean Tennessee is falling behind. Over the past dozen years, more than 30 states have enacted bipartisan reforms to promote public safety, hold wrongdoers accountable and extend a second chance to the formerly incarcerated who are ready to contribute positively to their local communities. These states […]
Supporters and opponents will debate costs and benefits of cannabis legalization for New Hampshire MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a debate on cannabis prohibition and will explore the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien will moderate the event that […]
Grassroots group urges House members to support bill that restores constitutional protections ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged members of the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division to pass HF1971, a bill that would protect innocent property owners in Minnesota from losing their property through civil litigation by requiring a […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauded Governor Bill Lee’s legislative agenda and policy priorities he announced in his State of the State address. Earlier this year, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee released its legislative agenda that complement much of Governor Lee’s policy priorities, including expanding educational opportunity and reforming the state’s criminal justice system. AFP-TN […]
CONCORD, NH – Following the House’s passage of HB 481, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commended lawmakers for taking a step to reduce over-criminalization in the state. The group expressed hope that HB 481 will lead to more reforms that improve New Hampshire’s criminal justice system and ensure equal justice for everyone in the state. […]
Grassroots group commends the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for advancing criminal justice reform bill MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire today applauded the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for passing House Bill 481, a bill that would prevent unjust punishment of Granite Staters, out of committee. House Bill 481 […]
MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Timbs v. Indiana that found the Constitution’s 8th amendment prohibition on excessive fines applies not just to the federal government, but to the states, as well. The ruling could have major ramifications for a law enforcement practice known as civil asset […]
