LANDMARK LAW MAKES REAL PROGRESS ON REDUCING RX DRUG PRICES AND CLIMATE WHILE CREATING NEW JOBS & RESTORING TAX FAIRNESS FOR BIG CORPORATIONS

(CHARLESTON, WV) – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a monumental, forward-looking investment divided into three interwoven baskets: climate action; prescription drug reform; and tax fairness.  Some key provisions of the law are geared toward helping individuals lower their health, energy, and tax bills.  Other initiatives are designed to incentivize communities, businesses, and industries to adopt more efficient and environment-friendly practices.  The law also includes major public investments to strengthen our energy grid and put more clean energy infrastructure into service.

In its first year, the law has already begun to achieve real cost-savings for American families and businesses, spurred economic growth, and accelerated a transition to clean energy that confronts climate change and strengthens America’s energy independence.

What: Press conference with local healthcare, climate and labor advocates to discuss the historic Inflation Reduction Act and its successes on the one-year anniversary of the landmark legislation. 

Who: Ellen Allen, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care

          Gary Zuckett, West Virginia Citizen Action Group

          Josh Sword, WV AFL-CIO

          Justin Williams, WV Affiliated Construction Trades

When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Where: 600 Leon Sullivan Way

             First Floor Conference Room

             Charleston, WV 25301