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U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule.
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Casey bill would expand Medicare cap on out-of-pocket drug costs to commercial health care plans
A new bill from Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) would cap individual cost-sharing for prescription drugs to $2,000 annually and cap family cost-sharing for prescription drugs to $4,000 annually on commercial health insurance plans.
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Pa. legislative leaders say state budget negotiations are productive but ongoing
The budget deadline of June 30 has come and gone.
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Albany mayor pledges to catch suspect in Tuesday’s deadly shooting
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Albany.
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U.S. Senate GOP blocks bill proclaiming congressional support for abortion access
The failed 49-44 procedural vote was just one in a string of votes Senate Democrats are holding this summer to highlight the differences between the two political parties on contraception, in vitro fertilization and abortion ahead of the November elections.
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U.S. House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal races
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE, is intended to prevent noncitizens from voting. That act is already illegal, since under current U.S. law, only citizens can vote in federal elections, but the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 prohibits states from confirming citizenship status.
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Electric vehicle owners would pay $250 registration fee under legislation passed in Pa. House
The EV fee legislation passed in the upper chamber more than a year ago with strong bipartisan support but faced Republican opposition in the House Transportation Committee because members said the maximum fee of $285 was too high.
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Pa. Senate passes pharmacy benefit manager reform with near-unanimous vote
The bill contains many provisions requested by Pennsylvania pharmacists, which they say will help them keep their doors open. However, it also contains notable exceptions
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Pa. lawmakers praise Biden administration tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum routed via Mexico
Pennsylvania lawmakers lauded a Wednesday announcement from the Biden administration of a new joint effort from the U.S. and Mexico aimed at preventing China and other countries from evading tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. “Chinese steel and aluminum entering the U.S. market through Mexico evades tariffs, undermines our investments, and harms American workers in […]
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