Inflation Reduction Act

Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here’s what it got

5:00am August 15, 2024

The White House announced new Medicare drug prices for 10 medicines popular with beneficiaries. It's the first time the federal program has negotiated lower prices with the pharmaceutical industry.

NC Department of Environmental Quality seeking feedback for home energy rebate programs

1:14pm July 30, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The state Department will host a virtual public input session to receive community input on two proposed programs.

Damon Tillman says coal will not surge back in Keyser to the way it once was.

This is what happens when a wind farm comes to a coal town

9:12am February 26, 2024

Keyser in West Virginia represents a national shift in American energy production. And in a town that was defined by coal for generations, change can be difficult.

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South Fork Wind — a 12-turbine wind farm near Long Island —began generating electricity in December.

National

Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

10:38am December 27, 2023

by Miriam Wasser - WBUR

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House event on August 29 where they announced the list of the first 10 medicines targeted for Medicare negotiations.

Health & Safety

All in: Drugmakers say yes, they'll negotiate with Medicare on price, so reluctantly

5:00am October 04, 2023

by Sydney Lupkin

Despite at least nine lawsuits against the government, all companies whose drugs are up for Medicare price negotiation will come to the bargaining table.

President Joe Biden (C) signs The Inflation Reduction Act with (L-R) Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep. Kathy Catsor (D-FL) in the State Dining Room of the White House August 16, 2022 in Washington, DC.

A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain

9:07pm August 16, 2023

by Rachel Waldholz

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels.

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A sign touting the Inflation Reduction Act is seen at Glynwood Boat House in Cold Spring, N.Y., on Aug. 17, 2022.

The EPA's watchdog is warning about oversight for billions in new climate spending

5:01am April 01, 2023

by Eric McDaniel

The Environmental Protection Agency received billions from President Biden's climate legislation, but the EPA inspector general warns there is "a high risk for fraud, waste and abuse."

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks with President Biden at the global meeting of G-20 leaders on Nov. 15, 2022, in Nusa Dua, Indonesia

World News

Biden and the EU's von der Leyen meet to ease tensions over trade, subsidy concerns

1:27pm March 10, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, promises tax breaks to companies making technology for clean energy. European leaders are concerned companies will flee to the U.S. to cash in on the tax breaks.

Lateef Dowdell watches the sunrise from what remains of land once belonging to his uncle Gil Alexander, who was the last active Black farmer in the community of Nicodemus, Kan., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

Politics & Government

Black farmers worry new approach on "race neutral" lending leaves them in the shadows

5:00am February 26, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.

President Joe Biden spoke about his administration's plans to protect Medicare and lower health care costs, Thursday, the same day his administration released draft guidance of Medicare's new plan to regulate drug prices.

Health & Safety

Medicare announces plan to recoup billions from drug companies

6:49pm February 09, 2023

Drugmakers will be required to pay Medicare back for price increases that outpace inflation. The industry is expected to put up a fight over implementation.