Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended Governor Lee for issuing an executive order that expands access to health care by removing regulations and red tape. Tori Venable, AFP-Tennessee’s State Director, issued the following statement: “Governor Lee’s decision to use his emergency power to eliminate unnecessary red tape and increase access to critical […]
Among the roles we expect our government to fill, betting taxpayer money on private companies isn’t one of them. But too often, that’s exactly what government does. The latest example in Tennessee has come at a huge cost – $1.2 million, to be specific. In 2015, Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development provided a […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today urged Mayor Cooper to continue protecting taxpayers from subsidizing a $250 million soccer stadium in Nashville. $25 million in taxpayer money is going towards the stadium, and taxpayers are on the hook for a portion of the bond debt. If the team can’t generate enough revenue, then […]
Trump administration releases report on how states can overhaul onerous occupational licenses NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws to ensure they are not used as barriers intended to keep people from practicing their desired occupation. Although […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today announced their 2020 state legislative agenda. AFP-TN will advocate for legislation in four key policy areas that aim to make the Volunteer State a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Click here to see AFP-TN’s 2020 Legislative Agenda AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued […]
Dinner features Mayor Jacobs and focuses on civil asset forfeiture reform KNOXVILLE, TN – Tonight at 7:00 PM, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will discuss civil asset forfeiture reform at the Bill of Rights dinner at the Bearden Banquet Hall in Knoxville. Criminal justice reform has been an issue with support across the political spectrum […]
Grassroots group encourages Governor Lee, legislature to go the next step on criminal justice reform NASHVILLE, TN – Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of President Trump signing the First Step Act into law. The law included prison and sentencing reforms, which will increase public safety, reduce crime and save taxpayer money. As a result of […]
Grassroots group praises work on criminal justice reform, encourages Governor Lee and the legislature to push for comprehensive criminal justice reforms NASHVILLE, TN – Following the release of the criminal justice investment task force created by Governor Lee, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “The recommendations in Gov. […]
Recently, state Rep. Bruce Griffey signed onto a bill that would severely limit access to education for children throughout Tennessee. What’s worse, he’s used false claims and offensive arguments to get his point across. Among other things, Griffey has insinuated parents with substance issues would abuse educational savings accounts to fund their drug habits, claimed […]
