Yearly Archives

2024

H1 2024: IRA’s influence boosts due to clear guidance, incentives.

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act has led to the announcement of 41 major clean energy projects and $12.6 billion in private investment so far in 2024. The IRS has issued guidance on various aspects of the Act, but final guidance is still awaited for the 45V hydrogen tax credit. Despite a split in the solar industry regarding trade policy and…

Get Free Entry at Top Grand Rapids Sites This Month

TL/DR - A range of popular Grand Rapids institutions are offering free admission this month. While the exact details aren't provided, the institutions are participating in a community initiative to increase accessibility. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free admission offers. Free Admission at Grand Rapids…

Biden’s Anti-Discrimination Health Rule Blocked by Judge

TL/DR - A U.S. judge has blocked the enforcement of a new Biden administration rule against discrimination on the basis of gender identity in health care. The rule, set to take effect on Friday, stated that a federal prohibition on sex discrimination under the Affordable Care Act health insurance law extends to discrimination against transgender…

PhRMA urges CMS to address IRA price program concerns

TL/DR - PhRMA has outlined five key concerns related to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its price-setting provisions. Their concerns include the price-setting process being arbitrary and susceptible to politicization, patient access to medicines in Medicare Part D being at risk, the undermining of the competitive marketplace, government…