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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LONESTAR — 6.30.2026 — Talarico Urges 'Bigger' Unity in Texas — Texas Supreme Court Strikes Down Deportation Defense Fund — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.30.2026 — Talarico Urges 'Bigger' Unity in Texas — Texas Supreme Court Strikes Down Deportation Defense Fund — and More...

Staff Reports
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June 30, 2026
James Talarico Calls For a ‘Bigger’ Texas Built On Unity, Not Division United States Senate candidate and Texas Representative James...
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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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Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

Payton Anderson
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June 2, 2026
As conversations around fraud in safety-net programs continue, members of the House of Representatives are seeking to advance legislation that...
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Republicans Push Major Crackdown on Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Republicans Push Major Crackdown on Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Payton Anderson
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May 24, 2026
Republican lawmakers are rallying behind a growing federal crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, arguing recent cases reveal abuse on...
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Greg Casar Grills RFK Jr. Over Health Care Access and Wealthy Connections

Greg Casar Grills RFK Jr. Over Health Care Access and Wealthy Connections

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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April 17, 2026
A tense exchange unfolded during a congressional hearing when Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert...
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Ken Paxton Investigates Conduent Data Breach Affecting 4 Million Texans

Ken Paxton Investigates Conduent Data Breach Affecting 4 Million Texans

Raeylee Barefield
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February 13, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) and...
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Trump Launches TrumpRx to Lower Drug Costs

Trump Launches TrumpRx to Lower Drug Costs

Joseph Quesada
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February 6, 2026
The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx.gov on Feb.5, a direct-to-consumer website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs at a...
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Trump Admin Terminates Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Trump Admin Terminates Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Joseph Quesada
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January 15, 2026
Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent...
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LONESTAR — 11.21.2025 — Texas Strengthens Its Carbon Storage Development — Ken Paxton Secures Settlement Over ADHD Medication — and More...

LONESTAR — 11.21.2025 — Texas Strengthens Its Carbon Storage Development — Ken Paxton Secures Settlement Over ADHD Medication — and More...

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2025
Texas Strengthens Its Position in Carbon Storage Development The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is celebrating a major milestone...
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