US EditionSpanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears
Spanberger's 17-bill plan targets health care, energy, and housing costs to address economic challenges and expiring ACA subsidies impacting 600,000 Virginians, officials said.
- On Thursday, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger unveiled a 17-bill Affordable Virginia package aimed at lowering costs in health care, energy and housing less than a month before she takes office.
- Facing rising costs, Spanberger cited weaker growth and expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that could impact 600,000 Virginians, pushing affordability after Democrats gained 13 House seats in the 2025 elections.
- Tightening PBM rules, the plan would ban steering to affiliated pharmacies, require rebate pass-throughs, and set reimbursement standards for independent pharmacies.
- Republican critics warned the proposals risk 'anti-business' measures and could saddle ratepayers with 'tens of billions' in battery storage costs, while Youngkin's $72 billion budget includes $730 million in tax cuts and nearly $544 million for schools.
- On January 17, Spanberger will be sworn in and lawmakers will file bills next month affecting renters, ratepayers and patients with bipartisan support in the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.
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Spanberger introduces proposals aimed at affordable health care, energy and housing
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, flanked by majority leaders in both chambers of the General Assembly, unveiled her economic policy plan Thursday morning, aimed at access to affordable health care, energy and housing for Virginia residents. “My overarching, unrelenting focus in 2026 will be making the commonwealth more affordable,” Spanberger said. “Lowering the cost of living is a major economic task, it is not easy and it cannot be done with a …
Spanberger details legislative plan to cut costs for Virginians
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger outlined a legislative plan she said will reduce costs for Virginians in a variety of ways, including by addressing rising Affordable Care Act premiums, expanding solar energy access for individuals and preserving affordable housing.
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Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears
Less than a month before she takes the oath of office, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Thursday rolled out a comprehensive legislative blueprint she said will lower costs for Virginia families.
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