Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today called on the Minnesota Legislature, the Walz administration, and public employees to come together to renegotiate public sector pay increases in light of projected budget deficits caused by the COVID-19 epidemic and the ensuing government shutdown. The state is currently facing a $2.4 billion budget deficit […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) issued a key vote alert Wednesday urging senators to support HF2898, a bill that would exempt a number of activities from cosmetology occupational licenses. Read the Key Vote Alert Here. Background: In the 1950s, about one-in-twenty Americans required a license to work. Today that number is one-in-four. Many of these licenses […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged Governor Walz and state lawmakers to take decisive, fiscally responsible steps to stem the tide of fiscal and economic crisis our state is facing due to the coronavirus pandemic and business shutdown. In light of recent projections by the end of this fiscal year, the […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate for passing SF 4511, a bill that allows businesses to safely reopen if they follow public health guidelines. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “Now that we’ve taken steps to flatten the curve, we need to turn our attention to […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Following the release of an updated budget projection that shows a $2.4 billion deficit for FY 2020-2021, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) encouraged the state legislature to seek cost savings and empower businesses to safely reopen to help mitigate the economic damage of COVID-19. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) joined a coalition providing recommendations to Governor Walz which would guarantee that every Minnesotan associated with the criminal justice system, including the incarcerated, police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officers receive adequate protection from the spread of COVID-19. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement. “COVID-19 […]
Grassroots group supports hair and makeup artists lawsuit against occupational licensing board ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today announced support of a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners for depriving several hair and makeup artists’ ability to pursue and practice their chosen occupation. A recent article highlights the barriers makeup […]
Did you know that last year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a worker freedom case that impacted every single teacher in America? Until the Supreme Court decision, government workers in many states would have their hard-earned money deducted for union dues each paycheck, even if they didn’t want to be a part of the […]
National security is the most important function of our government and is the key to safeguarding American prosperity. Will Ruger, vice president of research and policy at the Charles Koch Institute and a veteran of the Afghanistan War, joins the show to discuss how the 18-year war in Afghanistan continues to cost precious lives and […]
