Spanberger Signs First Wave of Bills Targeting Health Care, Housing and Energy Cost
Spanberger said the bills target prescription drug costs, a roughly 200,000-unit housing shortage and monthly utility bills.
- On Tuesday, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed her first slate of legislation into law, approving 32 measures out of more than 1,200 sent by the General Assembly aimed at making healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable.
- Spanberger campaigned on an affordability agenda to reduce costs families face at the pharmacy counter, in the housing market, and on utility bills. The legislation responds to what she described as 'real, pressing concerns' from Virginians across the Commonwealth.
- Healthcare measures SB669 and HB830 limit pharmacy benefit managers' ability to profit from services except for administrative fees. Housing legislation leverages bonding authority for affordable development and expands the Eviction Reduction Program to prevent evictions.
- Energy-Focused bills HB1191 and SB377 permit high-load customers such as data centers to invest in new substations while shielding ratepayers from costs. Other measures encourage investment in cutting-edge technology including fusion and nuclear energy.
- With hundreds of bills cleared by the General Assembly, Spanberger has until April 13 to sign, veto, or amend remaining legislation as she works to build a more affordable future for Virginians.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Spanberger signs first bills into law dealing with health care, housing, energy costs
The legislation signed so far aligns with the governor's affordability agenda, which she says will reduce health care, housing and energy costs.
Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the first first batch of bills passed by state lawmakers before they adjourned in mid-March, advancing measures on health care, housing and energy affordability. With hundreds of bills cleared by the legislature, she has until…
Spanberger signs first wave of bills targeting health care, housing and energy cost
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the first first batch of bills passed by state lawmakers before they adjourned in mid-March, advancing measures on health care, housing and energy affordability. With hundreds of bills cleared by the legislature, she has until…
Spanberger Sign-a-thon: Bills target costs of drugs, housing and energy
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a series of bills aiming to push her agenda for an affordable Virginia.I am signing this legislation to respond to the real, pressing concerns I have heard from Virginia families across the Commonwealth about high costs particularly at the pharmacy counter, in the housing market, and on their utility bills. Im grateful to the lawmakers who made addressing rising costs a priority during this legislative session, Spa…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 84% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium








