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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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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 …

Sen. Petersen and Del. Delaney Roll Out Legislation to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Lower Costs for Millions of Virginians Read More »

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 …

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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 …

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Freedom Virginia is pushing state legislators to override Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes of four bills that would lower costs for working-class Virginians. “Today, the legislature should take action to override Gov. Youngkin’s vetoes of bipartisan bills that would lower costs for Virginians,” said Rhena Hicks, executive director of Freedom Virginia. The focus of the Freedom …

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RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate passed two bills that will expand access to paid sick days across the Commonwealth. SB352  will provide paid sick days to more than 120,000 frontline health care and grocery store workers. Under the current law, employers are only required to provide paid sick leave to home health workers who provide …

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