Prescription Drug Affordability Board vetoed again by Youngkin

Virginia GOP Governor Vetoes Recreational Marijuana Sales Legalization Plan

As they did last year, Virginia legislators again passed a bill to legalize retail cannabis sales this session. And as he did last year, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has again vetoed it. Youngkin, who officially rejected the bill on Monday, agued in a veto statement that the legislation “endangers Virginians’ health and safety.” “States following this path have seen adverse effects on children’s and adolescents’ health and safety, increased gang acti…

Youngkin vetoes minimum wage hike, prescription affordability board bills.

Prescription Drug Affordability Board vetoed again by Youngkin

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed several bills on Monday, including one that would have created a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The purpose of House Bill 1724, per its text, was to "protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and other stakeholders within the healthcare system from the high costs of prescription drug products." The bill would have created a five-member board that would meet in open session at least fo…

Youngkin vetoes minimum wage hike, prescription affordability board bills

Monday was Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s deadline to take action on the roughly 900 bills that Virginia’s legislature approved to send his way. Monday afternoon saw over 300 signatures and a handful of vetoes, while he had until 11:59 p.m. for…

Youngkin Vetoes Minimum Wage Hike, Prescription Affordability Board Bills - Royal Examiner

Monday was Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s deadline to take action on the roughly 900 bills that Virginia’s legislature approved to send his way. Monday afternoon saw over 300 signatures and a handful of vetoes, while he had until 11:59 p.m. for his other signatures, amendments and vetoes to be posted on Virginia’s Legislative Information System. Continue reading Youngkin Vetoes Minimum Wage Hike, Prescription Affordability Board Bills at Royal Examiner.

Youngkin vetoes Prescription Drug Affordability Board

by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation for the second year in a row that would have established a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). The board would be an independent body of health and medical experts who would have the ability to set upper payment limits on particular prescription drugs if they believe pharmaceutical companies are charging too much. Del. Karrie Delaney, D-Fairfax, sponsored the bill. “I’m disappoin…