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Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) Full story → ![]()
President Joe Biden speaks about his administration’s plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden administration says the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs it selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate. Tuesday’s announcement clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in coming years and gives the White House a potential political win heading into next year’s presidential election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) Full story → ![]()
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A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story → ![]()
Rep. Zach Nunn speak at YSS in Des Moines after announcing a new bill to combat youth suicide. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line Full story → ![]()
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) Full story → ![]()
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The law ensured that 15,000 Iowans were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 19,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs. (Graphic by Francesca Daly) Full story → ![]()
Reproductive rights protestors at the Iowa Capitol during the July 11 special session to enact an abortion ban. Photo by Nikeo Hytrek/Starting Line Full story → ![]()
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