Tuesday at 11: News conference announcing new comprehensive plan to make prescription drugs affordable and accessible for Minnesotans

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – On Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in Capitol Room B971, DFL lawmakers and the parents of Alec Smith are announcing a new comprehensive plan to make prescription drugs affordable and accessible for all Minnesotans. Alec died in 2017 at age 26 because he could not afford to pay the $1,300 cost of his insulin prescription.

This is an opportunity for reporters to learn about DFL lawmakers’ new plan (scope extends beyond insulin), listen to Minnesotans talk about the plan’s impact on their lives, and ask questions.

Who:

• Nicole Smith-Holt and James Holt, Jr. (parents of Alec Smith)
• Majority Leader Ryan Winkler
• Rep. Michael Howard
• Rep. Laurie Halverson
• Rep. John Lesch
• Rep. Kelly Morrison (physician)
• Rep. Alice Mann (physician)
• Rep. Hunter Cantrell
• Rep. Kristin Bahner

When:  Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m.

Where:  Capitol Room B971