medicaid

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…

2 weeks ago

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

James Talarico Calls For a ‘Bigger’ Texas Built On Unity, Not Division United States Senate candidate and Texas Representative James…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks ago

Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

As conversations around fraud in safety-net programs continue, members of the House of Representatives are seeking to advance legislation that…

1 month ago

Republicans Push Major Crackdown on Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Republican lawmakers are rallying behind a growing federal crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, arguing recent cases reveal abuse on…

2 months ago

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

A tense exchange unfolded during a congressional hearing when Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…

3 months ago

Ken Paxton Investigates Conduent Data Breach Affecting 4 Million Texans

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS) and…

5 months ago

Trump Launches TrumpRx to Lower Drug Costs

The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx.gov on Feb.5, a direct-to-consumer website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs at a…

5 months ago

Trump Admin Terminates Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent…

6 months ago

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

Texas Strengthens Its Position in Carbon Storage Development The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) is celebrating a major milestone…

8 months ago