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Have you heard of these cases before the Supreme Court? Here’s why they should matter to you
UPDATE: On 5/30/2024, in a win for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in NRA v. Vullo that government officials cannot pressure or otherwise coerce organizations to terminate certain business relationships when doing so infringes the First Amendment rights of the third party. This Supreme Court term has been full of high-profile cases.…
Read MoreFreelancing or free speech? California’s AB5 gets speaking professionals coming and going
Threats to free speech can be veiled as restrictions on economic activity. California’s AB5 is the latest example. Many people who don’t prefer traditional office environments have benefited from independent contracting. From freelance photographers to truckers to massage therapists, workers can find freedom in setting their own hours and being their own boss. California took…
Read MoreCensorship by stealth: Can government officials censor speech by pressuring third parties to do it for them?
For this newsletter, I’m delighted to have Cindy Crawford, AFPF Senior Policy Counsel, take over to discuss censorship by stealth and two upcoming cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. – Casey UPDATE: On 5/30/2024, in a win for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in NRA v. Vullo that government officials…
Read MorePermission to Care: How Tennessee’s Certificate of Need Law Harms Patients and Stifles Health Care Innovation
Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), today, released a report revealing that Tennessee’s certificate of need (CON) law, over the last two decades, has denied $1.5 billion in new investment in the health care industry, adversely affecting patients in the Volunteer State. AFPF urges the elimination or substantial reduction of Tennessee’s CON program.…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court can stop unelected bureaucrats and private corporations from imposing taxes
Americans for Prosperity Foundation recently filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Consumers’ Research v. Federal Communications Commission, urging the Court to grant Consumers Research’s cert petition and enforce the Constitution’s system of checks and balances. At issue is the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund, a social welfare program that subsidizes certain consumers’ telecommunications services at…
Read MoreHow the U.S. government sabotaged a program to streamline legal immigration
American principles of liberty and self-governance have long rewarded those who work hard, tap into their talents, and discover better ways of doing things. Not only have these ideals empowered countless Americans to contribute in ways that advance their own sense of purpose, but they have also drawn the world’s most ambitious people to our…
Read MoreWall Street Journal highlights Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s new report on how Certificate of Need laws deny access to affordable health care
Certificate of Need laws deny access to affordable health care
Read MoreNew report shows how government rules deny Americans access to hospital care and other health care services
Outdated “Certificate of Need” laws keep billions in health care investment from reaching vulnerable communities Arlington, Va. — Before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, many areas that were hit hardest by the virus were poised to expand their health care networks. A new report published today by Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) reveals how obsolete…
Read More303 Creative LLC v Elenis: The Biggest Supreme Court Free Speech Case You Might Not Have Heard About
A small independent website designer in Colorado is getting national attention. Why? The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week about whether the government can force her to say something that goes against her personal beliefs. It’s one of the biggest free speech cases this Supreme Court term. And you may not have…
Read MoreAmericans for Prosperity Foundation Investigation Reveals True Cost of North Carolina’s Certificate of Need Law
Arlington, Va. – Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) released a report revealing how North Carolina’s certificate of need (CON) law harms patients and deters billions of dollars in health care investment in the state. North Carolina is one of 35 states with CON laws, which require health care providers to gain approval from the…
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