Stories tagged: "Inflation Reduction Act"

Drugs Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Drugs These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors

Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson August 29, 2023 1:51 pm EDT
Jobs Gov. Josh Shapiro promoting his Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program at the Steamfitters Local 420 training center in Philadelphia on August 2, 2023. (Photo: Commonwealth Media Services)
Jobs Labor Leaders Praise Shapiro’s Workforce Development Investments

Labor leaders from around the commonwealth are praising the workforce development investments that are in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget.

Sean Kitchen Sean Kitchen August 11, 2023 11:16 am EDT
Jobs Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at the Lehigh Valley International Airport on July 28, 2023. (Photo: Sean Kitchen)
Jobs Shapiro Creates New Job Training Program to Develop Workers of Tomorrow

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday signed an executive order to create a new workforce training program that provides funding to organizations involved in improving Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. 

Sean Kitchen Sean Kitchen July 31, 2023 3:27 pm EDT
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Economy Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country

Pennsylvania may be the heart of American coal country, but as Kelly Forest writes, residents are excited about transitioning to clean energy and saving money thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

Kelly Forest June 20, 2023 11:06 am EDT
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Business Biden’s Signature Climate Law Will Create a Domestic Jobs and Manufacturing Boom, Study Finds

A new report finds that the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically lower the cost of solar and wind energy projects, create millions of new jobs, and more.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson June 13, 2023 5:16 pm EDT

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Elections FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about manufacturing jobs and the economy at SK Siltron CSS, a computer chip factory in Bay City, Mich., Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Elections Biden Announces 2024 Presidential Reelection Run

The 2024 election election that could be a repeat of 2020, as former President Donald Trump has already been campaigning for several months.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson April 25, 2023 10:38 am EDT
Government Helps/Hurts Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Government Helps/Hurts 10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration

Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 20, 2023 11:37 am EST