Florida grand jury: DeSantis administration misdirected Medicaid settlement to political campaign
A Florida grand jury concluded that Governor Ron DeSantis's administration improperly diverted $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, which then passed it to organizations campaigning against a 2024 marijuana legalization ballot measure. The report said the transfer was part of a scheme to fund political activities, though it found insufficient evidence for criminal charges. It also noted that Senator Ashley Moody and Chief of Staff James Uthmeier had roles in the arrangement.
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