Affordable Medicine Act
Coverage of Affordable Medicine Act in the Nexus archive.
- Spanberger showed bravado in vetoing Democratic bills. What if some return to her in the budget?
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed multiple bills passed by Virginia's General Assembly, including measures related to cannabis sales and prescription drug affordability. The vetoes include bills sponsored by prominent Democratic legislators like Scott Surovell, Lashrecse Aird, and R. Creigh Deeds. The article suggests potential pushback from legislative Democrats on these actions.
- Governor kills Prescription Drug Affordability Board proposal
Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed the Prescription Drug Affordability Board proposal, which aimed to address prescription drug prices through a board and advisory panel. Despite bipartisan support and a new name, 'The Affordable Medicine Act,' the governor cited cost and ineffectiveness as reasons. Supporters plan to reintroduce the measure next year.