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Sen. Bailey releases statement after New Jersey pharmaceutical company challenges new cost-saving law

Sen. Bailey releases statement after New Jersey pharmaceutical company challenges new cost-saving law

Posted: August 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — Last week, Novartis, a New Jersey pharmaceutical company, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a new law enacted by...

Sen. Claxton introduces bills to lower prescription medication costs, expand access for rural communities

Sen. Claxton introduces bills to lower prescription medication costs, expand access for rural communities

Posted: February 16, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced two new bills that would lower prescription medication costs for Mainers and expand...

Sen. Brenner testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Sen. Brenner testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Posted: April 13, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, testified in favor of the Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package at a public...

AARP names Sen. Heather Sanborn 2019 Rx Price Fighter

AARP names Sen. Heather Sanborn 2019 Rx Price Fighter

Posted: December 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has been recognized by AARP for her work fighting for Maine consumers and patients. Sen. Sanborn was...

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Posted: March 14, 2019

Legislation would make prescription drugs more affordable, more accessible and hold both drugmakers and middlemen accountable “Our...

Jackson bill to lower cost of prescription drugs becomes law

Jackson bill to lower cost of prescription drugs becomes law

Posted: July 05, 2018

AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash, which will lower the cost of prescription medicine for Maine seniors and...

Vitelli drug pricing transparency bill becomes law

Vitelli drug pricing transparency bill becomes law

Posted: May 02, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Monday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would require more disclosure of prescription drug development costs...