Legislative Affairs

“One of the penalties of not participating in politics is that you will be governed by your inferiors.”

Plato

The mission of APCI’s Legislative Affairs division is to promote and protect the political and economic interests of all APCI members. In order to accomplish that mission, Legislative Affairs:

  • Provides lobbyist and/or legislative assistance in all APCI member states
  • Identifies pharmacy-friendly political candidates and generate funding to support them
  • Contributes to state associations and organizations with similar legislative focus
  • Identifies political leaders to meet and key meetings or conferences to attend
  • Establishes routine and structured legislative meetings in each state
  • Leverages APCI account representatives and staff personnel
  • Utilizes APCI's Board of Directors to attend selected legislative events
  • Encourages APCI member participation and support of NCPA
  • Maintains a Washington, D.C., presence, supporting NCPA and developing direct relationships

For more information about APCI's Legistative Affairs division, contact us or call (800) 532-2724.

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Mar

2016

Alabama Legislative Report 3.25.16

When the Alabama Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, April 5, there will be 11 Legislative Days remaining in this year’s Regular Session. While the members are at home during the Spring Break it is a good time to CONTACT them face-to-face or at least call them regarding several pharmacy bills.

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Mar

2016

Tennessee Legislative Update 3.24.16

2016 overview and priorities

24

Mar

2016

Kentucky Legislative Update 3.24.16

Senate Bill 117 passed the House Banking & Insurance Committee on Wednesday, moving to the Consent Calendar for the House Floor. It was given a first reading Wednesday afternoon.

23

Mar

2016

Alabama legislature hits halfway mark

14 legislative days remaining

This week marked the halfway point for the 2016 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.

22

Mar

2016

NCPA Advocacy Center Update 3.22.16

This week's update includes information on community pharmacy champion Rep. Doug Collins, legislative action on opioid abuse, and more!

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