Drug price reduction: Can Capito and Justice live up to their promises?

By: Jack Bernard

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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“With this bill (House Bill 2263), West Virginia will lead the country in lowering prescription drug prices… I am honored to do my part to sign this bill that we can help thousands of West Virginians afford prescription drugs.” — Then Gov. Jim Justice (2021)

Gov. Jim Justice was an advocate for lower drug prices when he was governor. Now that he can actually do something about it by proposing national legislation to codify “most …

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