Brigid Godfrey

Communications Director

Dunnavant Declares Support for Corporate Tax Cut in SD-16 Debate

Watch the video HERE.  RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia today condemned Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant for declaring her support for reducing the corporate tax rate at a Sept. 17 candidate forum. “Siobhan Dunnavant had an opportunity in this debate to show hardworking people where she stands, and she stood with corporations,” said Freedom Virginia executive director Rhena Hicks. “If Republican

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ICYMI: Freedom Virginia Report Shows Drug Companies’ Multi-Billion Revenues Months After Virginia Republicans Kill Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Freedom Virginia: “All candidates should be clear on their position on this important issue this election cycle: will they side with Virginia families or will they side with Big Pharma?”  RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia, a nonpartisan 501(c)4 organization committed to building a Commonwealth where all Virginia families have the freedom to thrive, today released

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Drug Companies Announce Multi-Billion Revenues Months After Virginia Republicans Kill Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Over the course of the last month, major drug pharmaceutical companies announced multi-billion dollar revenue in their Q2 reports as Virginia families continue to be financially stressed with skyrocketing prescription drug costs. These revenue announcements come after Republicans in Virginia’s House of Delegates killed SB957, which would have established a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB)

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One Year Later: Inflation Reduction Act Is Lowering Costs for Virginia Families

RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia today celebrates the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark victory for Virginia families in every corner of our Commonwealth. The law is bringing down healthcare and energy costs for Virginians and people across the country. Below are highlights of how the IRA is saving

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States Across the Country Act to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs While Virginia House Republicans Hold Up Progress

Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota have seen recent movement while support grows in Pennsylvania  RICHMOND, Va. — As Colorado releases its first list of drugs identified by their Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) for potential price ceilings, Freedom Virginia, a nonpartisan 501(c)4 organization committed to building a Commonwealth where all Virginia families have the freedom to thrive, today renewed the

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Freedom Virginia Announces Second Round of 2023 Candidate Endorsements

Advocacy Organization Backs Candidates who are Champions for Hardworking Virginians and Economic Freedom RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia, a 501(c)4 organization committed to building a Commonwealth where all Virginia families have the freedom to thrive, today announced their second round of endorsements for the 2023 state legislative races. Freedom Virginia is excited to be endorsing both

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ICYMI: Insider Reports on Big Pharma Tax Dodge as Drug Companies Rake in Major Profits

Companies use tax loopholes to shift profits overseas as one in four Virginians struggle to afford their medicines   RICHMOND, Va. — In case you missed it, Business Insider published a piece by the Council on Foreign Relations’ Brad Setser and Tess Turner detailing how Big Pharma is legally shifting their profits overseas to avoid tax liability in the United

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NEW: Youngkin Doubles Down on $1 Billion Tax Scheme for Corporations and the Wealthy

RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia, a nonpartisan (c)4 organization committed to building a Commonwealth where all families have the freedom to thrive, responded to today’s reporting that Gov. Youngkin has doubled down on his $1 billion tax scheme to benefit corporations and the rich. “It’s disappointing that Governor Youngkin would double down on his $1

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VIDEO: Elected Officials, Community Leaders Call for General Assembly to Pass Senate Budget That Prioritizes School Funding Over Tax Breaks for Corporations and the Rich

RICHMOND, Va. — As House Republicans stonewall budget negotiations on the final day of Virginia’s fiscal year 2023 over their refusal to meet the Senate budget’s historic $1 billion preK-12 school funding investments, Freedom Virginia today released a video featuring highlights from the organization’s 5-stop “Show Me Your Values” statewide mobile billboard tour. Together with local leaders in

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