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WAUSAU – After a similar but less comprehensive set of proposals was shot down by Republicans in the budget, Gov. Tony Evers introduced a new legislative package Wednesday aimed at increasing access and lowering the costs of prescription drugs.
Joined by Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Democratic state Rep. Lisa Subeck, Evers announced the legislative package, comprised of initiatives proposed by Evers in the 2021-23 biennial budget earlier this year.
Now, the package of 13 proposed bills — titled the Less for Rx Act — plans to tackle issues of transparency, accountability and out-of-pocket expenses head-on.
"Everyone should be able to afford their medication, but for far too many Wisconsinites, their prescription medications remain out of reach with outrageous, irrational and burdensome out-of-pocket expenses," Evers said. "It's time for bold solutions and comprehensive reform."