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NASHVILLE, TN – With the criminal justice system under increasing strain from COVID-19, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) and correctional facilities for increasing testing to ensure all staff and incarcerated individuals are protected from the spread of the coronavirus. The grassroots group is calling on more testing and […]
NAHSVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today commended the state legislature for passing the budget and prioritizing the health and safety of Tennesseans. Americans for Prosperity State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Lee, Lt. Governor McNally, and the legislature for passing a budget that prioritizes public safety while ensuring […]
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 […]
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Tennessee (AFPF-TN) announced today it is hosting a criminal justice reform event with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice. The event, Re-entry: Restoring Rights and Rebuilding Lives, aims to educate Tennesseans on the barriers our neighbors and family members as they work to […]
