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SB 2040/HB 1959 Could Eliminate Pharmacies Tennesseans Depend On ā€“ Without Lowering Drug Prices ALDP February 17, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young Prescription drug costs are a serious problem in Tennessee, patients and small businesses have told us time and again.  The moment Keezi saw the $600-a-month bill for two medications, he…
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State Round-up Part 2:Ā StatesĀ onĀ A Concerning Path ā€“ Risking Rural Pharmacy Access, Ignoring Drug Prices ALDP February 10, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young In Part 1 of our state round-up, we highlighted states making progress on prescription drug affordability through Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and…
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State Round-up Part 1:Ā States Are Moving Forward on Drug Affordability ALDP February 4, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young The new year has brought momentum in the state-level fight for prescription drug affordability. Last week, Virginiaā€™s Senate Commerce and Labor Committee…
Drugmakers Are Speeding, and Patients Are Paying the Ticket ALDP January 28, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young January 28, 2026 Just before Christmas, news outlets across the country reported that more drugmakers had reached agreements with the White House…
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If Congress Is Serious About Affordability, Drug PricesĀ Canā€™tĀ Be an Afterthought ALDP January 22, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young January 22, 2026 Today, Congress will hold a hearing on health care affordability. Insurance company executives will testify. Members will ask pointed…
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Statesā€™ Key Role in the Fight for Lower Drug Prices ALDP January 5, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young January 2, 2026 Every New Year brings renewed hope. For millions of Americans, it also brings a harsh reminder: high drug prices….
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Why Americans for Lower Drug Prices Exists: A Story from a Pharmacy Drive-Thru Window ALDP December 10, 2025

By ALDP Co-Founders