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Uthmeier defends Hope Florida transfers after grand jury criticism

Florida Phoenix/Antonio GalloAI briefOct 5 · 4:17 PM ET

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Florida Phoenix reports that Attorney General James Uthmeier again defended the legality of $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds transferred through Hope Florida to political activity. A Leon County grand jury concluded the administration improperly diverted the funds but brought no indictments, citing inadequate evidence. Democratic challenger José Javier Rodríguez criticized Uthmeier’s defense and demanded answers about returning the money to Medicaid.

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Uthmeier sticks by his guns: Hope Florida transfers were ‘entirely legal, absolutely’ ↗

Source published: Oct 5 · 4:17 PM ET
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