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Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists: 'SB1000 will require transparency of the PBMs to show where these rebate dollars go'

Pending legislation in Harrisburg aims to curtail the pharmacy desert-effect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a leading cause of which the bill's sponsors say are Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 15, 2024

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READY4COPY//Swoboda: 'We need to verify that compliance exists in your county'

During a June 29 far-reaching interview with former military officer, GOP legislator and current Live Free TV host Allen West, Gina Swoboda discussed election integrity and related issues.

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

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EIA expects 'higher wholesale electricity prices this winter in every region of the country' as Pennsylvanians will spend 62% more for electricity this winter

By Keystone Today Report | Dec 20, 2022

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released data for its short-term energy outlook last week, bringing grim news to Americans as colder months approach. Limited natural gas production combined with a higher demand for natural gas has left no choice but for prices to rise. The data reveals significantly higher wholesale electricity prices are expected this winter in all supply regions analyzed. In Pennsylvania, residents can expect to spend over 60% more on electricity this year than they did last year.

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Oz: 'Fetterman would be a rubber stamp for Biden’s reckless border policies'

By Keystone Today Report | Nov 7, 2022

In 2022 alone, the number of border crossings have surpassed any year on record according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and with the midterm election this week, the fear of dangerous drugs coming into the U.S. is a top issue.

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New poll: ‘76% say grocery prices have risen in last month’ as economy headed for recession

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 24, 2022

Ballotpedia’s most recent Scott Rasmussen Number of the Day poll finds a majority of voters have seen grocery prices and gas prices rise in the past month. Economists are predicting a recession is coming and inflation is not going away anytime soon.

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Pennsylvania gas price report: 14-cent rise in one week 'even as the national average has leveled out'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

Pennsylvanians have recently been feeling an increased pain at the pump more so than any other state in the Midwest. In just the last seven days, the state average has risen 14 cents, inching closer and closer to the $4 mark. Analysts say higher prices for crude oil and increased domestic demand are the main factors currently affecting the price hikes.

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US, Pennsylvania experiencing spike in opioid-related overdose deaths as drugs flood nation's southern border

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 9, 2022

Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. have increased dramatically in the last two years.

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Fetterman supports Inflation Reduction Act, which Crapo calls 'massive new IRS funding increase' for audits on small businesses

By Bob Martin | Oct 5, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August and while Democrats like John Fetterman, who is the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and nominee for the U.S. Senate, approve of the bill, Republicans like Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) have publicly voiced their disapproval.

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Shapiro: Fentanyl 'rapidly' replacing heroin as state's 'dominant opioid'

By Bob Martin | Sep 22, 2022

The opioid crisis continues across the country, including in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which has seen 5,400 overdose deaths between March 2021 and March 2022, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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McMahon of America First Policy Institute: 'Another month of inflation levels we haven't seen in 40 years, courtesy of Biden, Schumer and Pelosi'

By Gregory Burnett | Sep 21, 2022

Linda McMahon, chair of the board at the America First Policy Institute, recently addressed stagnant incomes for the second year in a row.

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FERC commissioner: 'We're headed for a reliability crisis' when it comes to heat waves and electricity usage

By Bob Martin | Sep 19, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has come under fire from critics for his handling of the state’s recent electricity crisis during a heat wave.

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Letlow: Biden's policies have Americans 'paying outrageous prices' for gas, PA gas prices 20 cents higher than national average

By Bob Martin | Sep 14, 2022

After President Joe Biden took office, he announced a moratorium on new federal oil leases, saying it was due to battling the climate crisis with the goal of transitioning to green energy.

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DHS secretary claims 'the border is secure' as Pennsylvania sees large increase in opioid-related deaths

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 3, 2022

Even though Border Patrol agents are reporting record arrests at the border with Mexico, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted "the southern border is secure" upon being asked about the topic at the Aspen Security Forum in July.

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State AG Shapiro on new ghost gun regulations: 'All this helps make Pennsylvania communities safer'

By Bob Martin | Sep 2, 2022

Federally licensed firearms dealers in Pennsylvania who sell partially completed frames or receivers (PCFRs) that can be used to make a homemade gun must now conduct background checks before selling or transferring parts.

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A note to Pennsylvanians: EVs not suitable for long road trips, unless you spend hours detouring

By John Kelly | Aug 27, 2022

When it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle, Americans are mainly concerned about charging station logistics as well as the limitations with travel range.

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Gas prices continue to drop and IER reports it is due to inflation and lack of demand

By Bob Martin | Aug 10, 2022

While gas prices are still much higher than the norm, there has been a noticeable decrease in cost recently.

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Concerned Communities for America executive director: Inflation hits 'Black and brown people harder'

By Bob Martin | Jul 26, 2022

Recently an opinion contributor for USA Today used data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to argue that high rates of inflation caused by President Joe Biden and Democrats disproportionately affect people of color in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

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Rep. Higgins: 'Biden is draining the SPR, which last month fell to the lowest since 1986'

By Bob Martin | Jul 21, 2022

Gas prices continue to be above $4 causing pain at the pump for drivers across the country, and while President Joe Biden has made moves to alleviate this issue, legislators have criticized him for his tactics that have lessened the country’s emergency crude oil supply.

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'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60% from a year earlier': Pennsylvania's current gas misery index: $659

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During the month of June, gas prices jumped 11.2%. Pennsylvania's gas price average remains high and so does the state's Gasoline Misery Index.

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Rep. Biggs on gas prices: 'Biden won't unleash American energy because of environmental concerns.'

By Bob Martin | Jul 11, 2022

Gas prices continue to be an issue for Americans with the price at the pump still in the high $4 range across the nation, and some lawmakers have criticized tactics by President Joe Biden, saying that he has been hypocritical.