North Carolina Business Owner Pleads Guilty To $1.7M in Medicaid Fraud

Medicaid fraud, government spending, offshore energy, immigration enforcement, and federal education funding all have one thing in common—they directly impact taxpayers. In today's episode of The States, Jim Talamonti fills in for Greg Bishop to break down the biggest stories from across America. Today's stories include: North Carolina Medicaid fraud involving more than $1.7 million in fraudulent reimbursements. How Medicaid spending has surged in North Carolina—and what it means for taxpayers. The proposed Offshore Parity Act that could generate billions in new energy revenues for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Texas launches investigations into alleged birth tourism operations following new legal developments. Fifteen state attorneys general sue the U.S. Department of Education over nearly $1 billion in school mental health funding. At The Center Square, we focus on government accountability, taxpayer spending, state policy, and the economic impact of public decisions. If you enjoy factual reporting on government finance, state budgets, taxes, public policy, and the economy, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Visit TheCenterSquare.com for more original reporting on the stories shaping America's economy and taxpayers. #Medicaid #MedicaidFraud #Taxpayer #GovernmentSpending #Healthcare #Texas #NorthCarolina #OffshoreEnergy #OilAndGas #Education #TaxDollars #Economy #PublicPolicy #Politics #TheCenterSquare