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Alleged fraud ringleader skips town ahead of court hearing

(The Center Square) – A man accused of orchestrating one of Minnesota’s largest Medicaid fraud schemes has failed to appear in court, forcing a delay in his $11 million trial and prompting a search by law enforcement. Last week, Abdirashid Ismail Said, 50, did not show up for a scheduled

‘Tip of the iceberg’: Lawmaker says systematic failures fueled Minnesota fraud

(The Center Square) – Minnesota’s fraud committee is uncovering what its Republican chair calls a systemic failure of oversight that allowed billions in taxpayer dollars to flow unchecked to fraudsters. In an exclusive interview with The Center Square, state Rep. Kristin Robbins said the scale and scope of fraud in

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

(BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities. Why? A policy of continuous coverage during the pandemic essentially halted Medicaid disenrollment to make it

More property tax relief needed | Kendall Cotton

Sen. Wylie Galt recently proposed a ballot initiative to cap property taxes, currently labeled BI-11. I welcome this proposal. It seems to be recognition from our leaders that the property tax shifts passed by the 2025 Legislature were inadequate to provide the scale of permanent property tax relief Montanans

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many

Do immigrants get free healthcare?

Do immigrants get free healthcare?

Do immigrants get free healthcare? Immigrants don’t automatically get free healthcare in the United States. Some people may qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or certain state programs, but eligibility depends on their status, state rules, and a number of other factors. Many others get

Deficit watchdog urges Congress to cut more, spend less than Trump's budget request

(The Center Square) – As congressional Republicans begin considering how to implement President Donald Trump’s budget request into next year’s government funding bills, fiscal responsibility groups are urging them to find more spending offsets. Trump’s “skinny” budget blueprint for fiscal year 2027 asks for a total of $1.