IN FOCUS: Funds now available for rail safety projects
UTC now accepting applications
LACEY, Wash. - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is now accepting applications for Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) grants to help stop or reduce public safety hazards at railroad crossings and along railroad rights-of-way in Washington state.
The UTC awards these grants to railroad companies, local governments, and other agencies that propose to make safety upgrades at a railroad crossing or along a railroad right-of-way. Funding is also available for safety improvements at passively protected public and private railroad crossings.
Applications will be accepted until March 2025 or until the funding is depleted. To apply for funds, applicants can select one of three categories: safety improvements at passive crossings, open call for projects, and improvements to active warning devices at public grade crossings. Applications are available on the UTC website.
The Legislature created the GCPF in 1969 to provide money for safety measures designed to decrease the potential for accidents and fatalities at public and private crossings and along railroad tracks in the state. The UTC administers the fund.
The UTC is the state agency responsible for railroad safety, including approving new grade crossings and closing or altering existing rail crossings. The agency investigates train accidents, inspects public railroad crossings, approves rail-safety improvement projects, and manages Operation Lifesaver, a rail-safety education program in Washington and nationwide.--UTC PRESS RELEASE
https://www.utc.wa.gov/news/2023/funds-now-available-rail-safety-projects
IN FOCUS:
Senator Murray Applauds Progress to Lower Drug Costs for Millions of Seniors As Medicare Announces First Ten Drugs for Price Negotiation
Negotiation will lower price of drugs taken by tens of thousands of Washington state patients.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate health committee, released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s announcement of the first ten drugs that Medicare will negotiate lower prices for under the new authority it was given when Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The eventual negotiated price for the drugs will go into effect for patients in 2026.
“I fought long and hard to get Medicare negotiation across the finish line, because I know how many families are struggling with high drug costs, and how enormously this policy will help. So many seniors across the country are already saving big thanks to the $35 insulin price cap we passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, and millions more will save thousands in coming years now that Medicare can force drug companies to the negotiating table. Negotiations for these ten drugs are going to be lifechanging for so many people—including tens of thousands of patients in Washington state with diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other serious conditions,” said Senator Murray.
“There is more we must do to stop drug companies from jacking up prices and to make sure patients can get the care they need—but this is serious progress and I am going to keep pushing to build on this momentum,” Senator Murray continued.
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare Price Negotiation: Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto, Enbrel, Imbruvica, Stelara, and NovoLog. Nine million U.S. seniors took these drugs in 2022, accounting for $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
In Washington state alone, the estimated number of Medicare Part D Enrollees who will see their prescription drug costs lowered, based on analysis by the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), include:
58,000 who take Eliquis;
26,000 who take Jardiance;
27,000 who take Xarelto;
11,000 who take NovoLog;
9,000 who take Januvia;
6,000 who take Farxiga ;
6,000 who take Entresto;
and 1,000 who take Enbrel.
The average out-of-pocket costs for these drugs for Washington state Medicare enrollees in 2022 was:
$568 for patients taking Eliquis;
$348 for patients taking Jardiance;
$555 for patients taking Xarelto;
$149 for patients taking NovoLog;
$321 for patients taking Januvia;
$346 for patients taking Farxiga ;
$449 for patients taking Entresto;
$1,341 for patients taking Enbrel;
$6,113 for patients taking Imbruvica;
and $1,956 for patients taking Stelara.
Senator Murray has been a steadfast champion to lower drug costs and has pushed for years to give Medicare the power to negotiate lower prices for patients—which Democrats succeeded in passing into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.--PRESS RELEASE
CLALLAM MEETINGS
Clallam County work session for 9/5/23
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09052023-931
Clallam County Commission meeting for 9/5/23
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09052023-932
Homeless task force meeting for 9/5/23
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09052023-933
City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 9/5/23
https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/13455/CC-Agenda-09052023
OMC Board meeting for 9/6/23
https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AGENDA-September-6-2023-Work-Session.pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 9/5/23
https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/80b60f96-6b13-4d2a-be41-325dccad6238
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA FOR 9/5/23
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=3541
Weekly devotional
BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 119:64 (New International Version)
The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.
Weekly Bible Study
The Church at Corinth
We learn of the beginning of the church of Christ in the city of Corinth by reading Acts chapter 18. Paul was on his second missionary journey. He came alone to the city of Corinth. Later, Timothy and Silas joined Paul in Corinth.--tftw
https://truthfortheworld.org/church-at-corinth
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THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS
COVID Hysteria or WWIII: Which Terrifying Road Will Elites Take Us Down?
America is lucky to have a president who can relate to and empathize with ANY tragedy — because losing your entire livelihood is the same as almost losing a Corvette. On today's Friday Exclusive, Glenn discusses the Democrats' attempt to restart the COVID-19 policies just in time for the 2024 election to kick into high gear. Also, will the next world war kick off next year? According to Tucker Carlson, America is headed in that direction. Lastly, World War III isn't the only war America is facing. The other is an internal war, as the Left is laser-focused on imprisoning former President Trump for doing the exact same thing the Democrats did in multiple elections.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arub7e13Tm8
Sunday Worship - 08/27/2023--Four Lakes Church of Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRw0PGuJ7TA
NIGHT OWL COMICS PRESENTS: THE ANCIENTS
Chapter 2: Gaia 1
Aliens transforming ancient humans into
Super soldiers.
The Gaia star system has two stars, with twelve planets orbiting the two stars each. A total of 24 planets in this system, which separated by one light year apart. Star known as Alpha had twelve planets, and the other star, Beta had 12 planets. Each of these solar systems had planets, and moons orbiting gas giants, and ice planets which could sustain life of some kind.
See full story: https://pjrnightowlcomics.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-anicents.html
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