Medicaid Money Redirected to Political PAC | Gainesville News

A grand jury in Tallahassee uncovered a shocking financial trail: $10 million from a Medicaid settlement meant for kids’ programs vanished into a political PAC chaired by Attorney General James Uthmeier, funneled through Hope Florida led by First Lady Casey DeSantis, and used to fund anti-marijuana campaigns and GOP efforts. Democrats demand resignations, calling it a deliberate abuse of public funds; Republicans defend the move, blaming the leak itself. With no one admitting responsibility and no charges filed, the investigation ended without arrests—but the political firestorm is just beginning. 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/598390d68fc5d331