Youngkin Once Again Puts His Presidential Prospects Above the Interests of Virginians RICHMOND, Va. — In the wake of yesterday’s news that Governor Glenn Youngkin will be traveling to Dallas to meet donors next month, Freedom Virginia today suggested the governor instead focus his energy on any of the following three things to advance the economic freedom of …
In anticipation of CNN’s Education Townhall with Governor Glenn Younkin, Freedom Virginia today released the following 5 questions Jake Tapper should be sure to ask the governor tonight: You say children and their education are important priorities for you. Democrats have proposed $1.02 billion in their budget for K-12 education, which is more than three times what you have …
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“Lilly’s changes also come as lawmakers and patient advocates pressure drugmakers to do something about soaring prices.” RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today released the following statement in response to drugmaker Eli Lilly’s decision to cap the cost …
Bill passed Virginia Senate with significant bipartisan support but was blocked by Republicans in House Subcommittee RICHMOND, Va. — In case you missed it, over the past week, the Virginian-Pilot and VPM both profiled Virginians who are struggling with high prescription drug costs. Jenaya Moore, a VCU graduate student with asthma, and Jillian Goodwin, a cystic fibrosis patient and advocate from Norfolk, both …
RICHMOND, Va. — In the wake of legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) being defeated by the House of Delegates, the Virginians for Affordable Medicine coalition today celebrated the progress made this session as the coalition builds on this momentum as support for the PDAB grows across Virginia. Below are the top five takeaways …
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Bill Had Passed Senate With Strong Bipartisan Support 82% of Virginians, Wide Bipartisan Majorities Support Establishment of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board RICHMOND, Va. — Today, the House Commerce and Energy Special Subcommittee #5 voted to put big pharmaceutical companies’ interests above those of Virginians who depend on life-saving medicine. The bill, Senator Chap Petersen’s (D-Fairfax) SB 957, would have …
“Here’s a better idea, if the governor and, more specifically, his Republican teammates in the General Assembly, want to help the state’s residents pay their bills: Do something about prescription drugs.” RICHMOND, Va. — Today, the editorial board of the Free Lance-Star — which covers news in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, Orange, and Culpeper — published an …
A Prescription Drug Affordability Board Would Lower Costs of Medicine for Hardworking Virginians RICHMOND, Va. — In media outlets across the Commonwealth, legislators from Southwest Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads all recently expressed their support for SB 957, the legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The board would comprise a small, independent group of health …
Delegates Will Be Scored on Their Votes on 5 Affordability Bills That Passed Senate RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia — a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to building a Commonwealth where all families have the financial freedom to thrive — today announced the top five post-crossover votes on which it will evaluate delegates in its …
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Welcome to Freedom Virginia’s Legislative Update! Today marks four full weeks of session completed and it’s been a whirlwind! Read on to hear more about how we’ve been advocating to make Virginia more affordable for all! The Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passed out of the Senate Members of the General Assembly and Advocates at …
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