Medicaid Funds Misused for Politics | Charleston News

A damning grand jury report reveals how $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was secretly funneled to political groups—including the GOP and PACs linked to Gov. DeSantis’s inner circle—instead of going to the Hope Florida Foundation meant to aid welfare recipients. The money, earmarked for social programs, was allegedly used to fight a marijuana legalization ballot initiative, violating state law that requires such funds to go into public trust accounts. Though the report exposes a clear pattern of political manipulation and lack of legislative oversight, prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges due to insufficient evidence of intent. The jury urges lawmakers to pass new laws to prevent taxpayer money from being misused in future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02be944861b1956b