Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

Payton Anderson
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June 30, 2026
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

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 29, 2026
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

August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Raeylee Barefield
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June 26, 2026
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

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

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 26, 2026
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

Eight Issues Texas GOP Will Prioritize in 90th Legislative Session

Ashley Paredes
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June 25, 2026
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 SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Raeylee Barefield
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June 25, 2026
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

Lizzie Fletcher Forces Vote to Secure the Right to Contraception Protections

Payton Anderson
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June 23, 2026
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

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

Ashley Paredes
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June 19, 2026
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

Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

Raeylee Barefield
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June 18, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined the Federal Trade Commission and several states in a lawsuit against the...
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The Hidden Hand in Healthcare: Marc Veasey Seeks Transparency on Private Equity Ownership

The Hidden Hand in Healthcare: Marc Veasey Seeks Transparency on Private Equity Ownership

Payton Anderson
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June 17, 2026
As cuts to public healthcare programs continue to reduce resources and drive up costs, Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX) is calling...
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