Biden Urges Expansion of IRA’s Drug Price Negotiation Program

TL/DR - The Biden administration has proposed an expansion to the Inflation Reduction Act's Drug Price Negotiation Program to increase the number of drugs the program can negotiate prices for from 20 to 50 annually. This expansion includes an increase in rebates that pharmaceutical manufacturers must pay if their drug price hikes outpace…

Boost Climate Action by Showing Real-Life Benefits – POLITICO

TL/DR - A Climate Reality Barometer survey found that Generation Z, or "Generation COP," is more concerned about inflation than climate change. In order to build a political mandate for climate action, advocates need to demonstrate the tangible benefits of decarbonizing buildings and cities, particularly to low-income, marginalized communities,…

No Labels third-party group plans 2024 campaign, AP sources

TL/DR - The third-party presidential movement, No Labels, is planning to field a candidate in the upcoming November election. Delegates of the group are expected to vote in favor of launching a presidential campaign, although high-profile contenders have decided not to run. The group plans to present a "unity ticket" to appeal to voters unhappy…

Democrats Debate Minimum Wage Hike at Philadelphia Hearing

TL/DR - Workers in Pennsylvania testified about the difficulties of working with the state's minimum wage, which has been stuck at $7.25 per hour since 2009. In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next three years, but the GOP-controlled state Senate did not…