West Virginia

Grassroots group pledges to hold lawmakers accountable for opposing educational freedom CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today urged the House to pass the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. “The House has a historic opportunity before them to improve our state’s education system by increasing teacher pay and creating […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the Senate for passing the Student Success Act and the Education Savings Account Act. Together these transformative pieces of legislation empower students, educators and families all across the Mountain State. “West Virginia is one step closer to giving every West Virginia student access to an […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today commended the legislature for passing, HB 118, which reforms occupational license revocation procedures. The bill requires occupational boards to more fairly decide whether to grant someone’s license based on criminal history. The bill now goes to Governor Justice’s desk to be signed into law.  “Too many […]

CHARLESTON, WV – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today applauded House lawmakers for beginning to work towards finding solutions that reduce the regulatory burden on schools and unleash the creativity and talent of our educators. AFP-WV has been a leading voice for educational freedom in the Mountain State. AFP believes we should provide every child in […]

Mountain State grassroots group admonishes Manchin for opposing “American Pay Raise” CHARLESTON, W.Va.—As part of a six-figure nationwide ad buy, Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) activists are being urged to write Sen. Manchin to express their disappointment with his “no” vote on federal tax reform efforts and encourage him to do the right thing for […]

Grassroots group highlights fiscal reality, urges cuts and principled government CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) released the following statement regarding public employee pay legislation amid teacher unions’ unrealistic calls for higher taxes and higher spending after a week-long illegal work stoppage. “If the governor and legislature want to give public employees a raise, […]

Grassroots group calls for lawmakers to keep standing for responsible government CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Despite already signing a fair but fiscally responsible teacher pay raise, to the shock of many Governor Justice on Tuesday night proposed another, higher pay raise. After leaving a closed-door meeting with union officials, his proposal to pay for it: rely on higher […]

Grassroots group praises lawmakers for enhancing transparency for taxpayers CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) on Tuesday applauded the House of Delegates for voting to reorganize the Department of Health and Human Resources. This behemoth government agency represents a huge part of West Virginia’s expenditures; however, its current makeup prevents transparency and accountability. HB 4014 […]

Grassroots group applauds lawmakers for fiscally responsible action despite special interest bully tactics CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Tonight lawmakers passed a fair but fiscally responsible pay increase for teachers and other public employees. Sadly, this Thursday and Friday the parents of over 250,000 West Virginia students will still be forced to waste hard earned sick days, vacation […]