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Legislation championed by Democrats will make major change for Virginia families   RICHMOND, Va. — As the General Assembly marks the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session with crossover today, Freedom Virginia is highlighting key pieces of legislation that will make life more affordable for hardworking Virginians who are battling rising costs across the Commonwealth.  […]

Bill to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes 26-13 with Strong Bipartisan Support   RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today commended the Senate for voting to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which will lower the cost of prescription

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, Virginia AFL-CIO, the Virginia Association of Health Plans, America’s Health Insurance Plans, Major Virginia Employer All Expressed Opposition to House Bill 1782  RICHMOND, Va.  — A PhRMA-backed bill that would raise health care premiums drew opposition from a broad range of interest groups during a Jan. 31 meeting of the House Commerce and Energy Committee’s Subcommittee #2.

Big pharmaceutical company lobbyist, Gov.Youngkin also opposed bill that would save Virginians money on critical medicines RICHMOND, Va.  — Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today criticized four members of House Commerce and Energy Subcommittee #4 who voted to put big pharmaceutical companies’ interests

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today applauded the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee for advancing Sen. Chap Petersen’s (D-Fairfax) bill to lower prescription drug prices. The Prescription Drug Affordability Board legislation would create a small, independent group of health

“This bill is essential for Virginians,” said co-sponsor Sen. Chap Petersen WATCH THE ROLL OUT HERE Richmond, VA – Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) and Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Chantilly)  yesterday joined impacted Virginians and other advocacy groups to introduce legislation in the Senate and House to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). The board would have the power to

Bills Would Help More Than 7 Million Virginians, Including Those Not Covered by Medicare’s Ability to Negotiate Prescription Medicine Prices WATCH HERE RICHMOND, Va. – Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) and Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Chantilly) today announced Senate and House legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) with the power to set limits on what consumers can pay

Freedom Virginia’s agenda focuses on building a stronger economy and supporting Virginia’s middle class, including expanding access to paid sick days, lowering prescription drug prices and making health care more affordable, ensuring tax relief includes those who need it most, fighting for fairer electric bills, and expanding affordable child care for Virginians. Legislators have taken

After months of deliberation, the Virginia General Assembly passed their 2022-2024 biennial budget June 1, making several noteworthy investments in middle-class families. The budget passed in the Senate on a vote of 32 to 4. The 370-page budget deal, was negotiated between a few select Republican delegates and Democratic senators. It is expected to go