Healthcare

SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender athletes from participating in…

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Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

A federal crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud is intensifying scrutiny of state programs, with members of Congress divided over both…

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AstraZeneca to Pay Nearly $34 Million to Texas Over Alleged Medicaid Kickback Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) announced Sunday that his office reached a nearly $34 million settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, resolving…

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August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Congressman August Pfluger (R) has introduced legislation that would require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose how…

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Brandon Gill's Pointed Questions Steal the Show at SNAP Fraud Hearing

Billions of dollars meant to feed struggling Americans are disappearing, and Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) had plenty of questions about…

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Eight Issues Texas GOP Will Prioritize in 90th Legislative Session

Following the Republican Party state convention, the Texas GOP announced eight legislative priorities likely to be of focus in the…

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Texas SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Texas recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate of 9.34% in fiscal year 2025, well above the…

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Lizzie Fletcher Forces Vote to Secure the Right to Contraception Protections

The House of Representatives will reconvene this week for a sprint to advance pending legislation before the next recess. Among…

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Ken Paxton Says He Supports IVF Procedures, Unlike Rest of Texas GOP

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday he is a "strong supporter" of in-vitro fertilization, which was demonized in the…

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Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined the Federal Trade Commission and several states in a lawsuit against the…

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