Jeremy McPike

Virginia localities have raised $119 million over five years through a targeted sales tax for school construction and maintenance, with nine localities authorized to levy the tax. Legislation to expand the tax statewide to all counties and cities was proposed, allowing voters to decide via referendum.

Governor Abigail Spanberger signed healthcare affordability bills into law in Virginia, targeting reduced medical care costs through insurance claims reform and prescription drug affordability. Key legislation includes measures to allow flat-rate copays for prescriptions, prohibit downcoding insurance claims without provider justification, and lower insulin and diabetes equipment costs.