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Texas Law Limiting Opioid Prescriptions Takes Effect September 1

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 16, 2019 · The law limits opioid prescriptions for acute pain to 10 days, with no refills allowed.

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Road Ahead Murky After Judge Rules Proposition B Unconstitutional

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 16, 2019 · Houston's firefighters’ union plans to appeal the decision, which reversed one in their favor just months ago.

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Voter ID, Credit Card Fraud Laws Take Effect This Month

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 19, 2018 · The two are among 26 new state laws passed last year that went into force January 1

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Posted on March 14, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: The state will allow new applications for its rent relief program for two weeks beginning today.

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What a price break on insulin means for health care costs

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Posted on March 7, 2023 · Eli Lilly is reducing prices and capping costs on insulin. Could it be the start of a trend lowering some drug prices?

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Posted on March 7, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Eli Lilly is capping the cost of its insulin. We discuss why and consider how it might affect the prices for other medications.

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