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Stay up to date on ALDP’s patient stories, and our legislative and advocacy work. Here you’ll find our latest stories, news coverage, and advocacy updates.

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Not All Prescription Drug Affordability Boards Are the Same ALDP July 8, 2026

By ALDP Co-founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young July 8, 2026 – State lawmakers across the country increasingly ask us the same question: “Should our state create a Prescription Drug…

A Colorado Court Ruling Doesn’t End the Conversation About Drug Prices ALDP July 2, 2026
When the Economics Evaporate: A Persistent Challenge for Rare-Disease Patients ALDP June 16, 2026
Medicare’s Hospital Fund Is Running Short. Drug Prices Are Helping Drain It – and Voters Decide Who Fixes It. ALDP June 12, 2026
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Official News Releases

Press releases, statements, and campaign announcements from ALDP.

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ALDP Applauds Gov. Landry’s Action on SB 401, Demanding Drugmaker Accountability and Shining a Light on High Drug Prices  ALDP June 18, 2026

Jun. 18, 2026 – Americans for Lower Drug Prices praised Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for signing SB 401 into law, a bill that creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB),…
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Louisiana Legislature Overwhelmingly Passes Prescription Drug Affordability Board Legislation; ALDP Applauds Final Passage of SB 401 ALDP June 1, 2026

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 88-7 last night to approve SB 401, sending the state’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) legislation to Governor Jeff Landry. On Friday, the bill…
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ALDP Responds to Tennessee Gov. Lee’s Signing of SB 2040/HB 1959, Risking Rural Pharmacy Access ALDP May 23, 2026

Americans for Lower Drug Prices (ALDP) responded to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s signature of legislation to force divestiture of PBM-affiliated retail, mail-order and specialty pharmacies, which will create problems for…
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ALDP Applauds Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s Signing of SB 1344, Bringing Competition to the Insulin Market ALDP May 1, 2026

Americans for Lower Drug Prices (ALDP) applauded Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature on legislation to bring competition, and eventually lower prices, to the insulin market. The statement below is from…
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ALDP IN THE NEWS

Coverage of ALDP’s work and perspectives on drug price reform and access.

RADIO BROADCAST: Louisiana Targets High Prescription Drug Prices With New Transparency Law: ALDP June 19, 2026
ARTICLE: CVS sues Tennessee after Gov. Bill Lee signs Fair RX Act ALDP May 24, 2026
COLUMN: America pays too much for medicine. Here’s who is doing something about it ALDP May 18, 2026
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Patient Stories

Why drug price reform matters—in patients’ own words.

Rebecca’s Story Illinois ALDP June 16, 2026

Rebecca and 7-year-old Fynn share a rare blood disorder, but the family can’t afford the medication that may be Rebecca’s only hope.

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Eric’s Story ALDP May 12, 2026

Eric is facing possible amputation after having to ration expensive meds for neuropathy and diabetes.
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A Mother’s Day Story Jason Young May 8, 2026

This Mother’s Day, we want to honor three women we’ve had the privilege of meeting on our journey — Heather, Allison, and Rebecca. Heather’s greatest wish is to be a…
Keezi’s Story Jason Young February 10, 2026

Keezi, who lives and works in southeast Tennessee, made it through law school despite a debilitating learning difficulty, but can’t afford the prescription that would let him achieve his dream.
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