Tag: AFP-Ohio

Groups Oppose ‘High Hazard’ Hiring Requirements at Oil Refineries

The Center Square

Opposition surrounds a proposal in the Ohio House that would increase hiring requirements at oil refineries in the state, including a mandate that employees demonstrate fluency in English.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-Ohio) turn their arguments against House Bill 205 – dubbed the “High Hazard Training Certification Act” – to the Senate after it passed the lower chamber earlier this week. It has not been assigned to a committee in the Senate.

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Groups Urge Adoption of Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition in Ohio

The Center Square

Several pro-business groups have banded together to urge Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio lawmakers to quickly adopt universal occupational licensing recognition.

The move could help the Buckeye State as it rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, The Buckeye Institute, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio and the Goldwater Institute said in the letter. The state is in the midst of a record number of cases, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has threatened to shut down restaurants and bars if the number of cases continues to climb.

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Americans For Prosperity-Ohio Runs Ad Thanking Congressmen Who Voted ‘No’ on 2019 Budget

Beth Lear

In a new digital ad and mail campaign, Americans for Prosperity of Ohio (AFP-OH) is publicly thanking Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-01-OH), Jim Jordan (R-04-OH) and Warren Davidson (R-08-OH) for voting against the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019.

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Americans for Prosperity Reports Three of its Six Endorsed Candidates Won in Ohio Legislative Races

Anthony Accardi

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) of Ohio issued a statement Wednesday congratulating its newly elected and re-elected members of the Ohio State Senate and Ohio House of Representatives. The organization applauded its activists for their “tireless efforts to support policy champions seeking to represent Ohioans in Columbus.” AFP State Director Micah…

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Ohio Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Bill to Reform ‘Burdensome’ Cosmetology Licensing Laws

Anthony Accardi

Cutting, styling and coloring hair is no small responsibility. An untrained cosmetologist operating out of her basement can wreak havoc on the public health. “We have a responsibility to the public that we’re going to be doing this in a safe manner, so that way they’re not going to contract…

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