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Media Advisory: News Conference with Governor Wes Moore and Key Legislators to Support Major Effort to Bring Down the Cost of Drugs in Maryland

Majorities in both the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have committed support for

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2026 Revenue Proposals

We have made great progress in Maryland over the past twenty years, and federal policy is putting

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Maryland Matters Commentary: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is working, it’s time to press forward not back

Maryland MattersSeptember 26, 2026Op-Ed by Vincent DeMarco Excerpt: “…Polling in

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Join us for a virtual advocacy briefing to learn about our five revenue proposals and other

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WMDT: Coalition calls on legislators to support lowering drug costs

WMDTAugust 12, 2026Andrea Durán Excerpt: “Salisbury, Md. – The state of Maryland is

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Maryland Matters: Board votes to cap how much state, local governments spend on Ozempic

With two drugs selected for upper payment limits, an expansion for the board’s authority to cover

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Statement: Prescription Drug Affordability Board votes to set Upper Payment limit on Ozempic purchased by state and local government entities

Action will save government agencies $5.8 M annually and sets stage for far more sweeping

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Media Advisory: Cyclists ride across the state, calling for passage of the RENEW Act

Contact: Jamie DeMarco, CCAN Action Fund, jamie@demarco@advocacy.com Vincent DeMarco, Maryland

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WYPR: Maryland drug affordability panel sets limit on diabetes drug

Scott MaucioneApril 13, 2026 Excerpt: “The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board

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WYPR: Marylanders overwhelmingly support Medicaid, bill to tax drug ads

WYPRMarch 18, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: Marylanders support ending tax breaks for pharmaceutical

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WBAL Radio:Legislation would end tax breaks on prescription drug commercials

WBAL RadioMarch 16, 2026Excerpt: “Drug companies in Maryland can deduct the cost of

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Media advisory: New Maryland poll finds “Overwhelming” public support for ending drug  companies’ direct-to-consumer advertising tax break 

March 16, 2026 New revenue from SB 987/HB 484 would help fully fund Medicaid and make private

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Media Advisory: Senate hearing on bill to remove tax break for Big Pharma’s exorbitant drug advertising

Legislation would remove tax exemption for patient drug ads—and redirect revenue to protect

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