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One thing is clear: while Virginians struggle to pay $400 more than the national average for life saving medication, pharma executives are getting very very rich. Virginians deserve better than corporate price gouging and unaffordable medications. It’s time to make a change and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Support a HB570, a Prescription Drug Affordability Board for Virginia.
Scott is officially the Speaker of the House
Del. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) was sworn into his position as Speaker of the House Wednesday, making him the first Black person to serve in this role in Virginia’s history. Chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, S. Bernard Goodwyn, administered the oath of office to Scott.
