/tags/covid-19-relief COVID-19 relief en-US WLRN Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:28:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-10/covid-aid-fraud The scammers who defrauded the government spent lavishly on houses, luxury watches, diamond jewelry, strip clubs and gambling sprees. Authorities vow to track down the fraudsters. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:28:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-10/covid-aid-fraud Richard Lardner | Associated Press /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-sponsor-of-a-controversial-florida-dont-say-gay-law-faces-up-to-35-years-in-prison Republican Rep. Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-sponsor-of-a-controversial-florida-dont-say-gay-law-faces-up-to-35-years-in-prison Associated Press /health/2022-11-28/trickle-of-covid-relief-funds-helps-fill-gaps-in-rural-kids-mental-health-services Only a sliver of the funding allocated through the American Rescue Plan has been steered to mental health nationwide, but advocates and clinicians hope the money will help address gaps in care for children. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-28/trickle-of-covid-relief-funds-helps-fill-gaps-in-rural-kids-mental-health-services Christina Saint Louis - Kaiser Health News /immigration/2022-10-13/treasury-probing-florida-gov-desantis-migrant-flight The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:00 GMT /immigration/2022-10-13/treasury-probing-florida-gov-desantis-migrant-flight Fatima Hussein /news/2022-06-29/whats-causing-inflation-one-expert-walks-through-some-of-the-factors As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:05:05 GMT /news/2022-06-29/whats-causing-inflation-one-expert-walks-through-some-of-the-factors Ailsa Chang, Kathryn Fox /local-news/2022-06-09/a-florida-man-is-accused-of-2-5-million-covid-19-relief-fraud A 34-year-old man was charged with one count of wire fraud after being accused of filing a fraudulent loan application in 2020. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:45:48 GMT /local-news/2022-06-09/a-florida-man-is-accused-of-2-5-million-covid-19-relief-fraud Shauneen Miranda /news/2022-04-13/who-doesnt-text-in-2022-most-state-medicaid-programs Though the majority of Medicaid recipients have smartphones, most states will rely on snail mail and email to tell people their coverage is at risk with the end of the COVID public health emergency. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:28:57 GMT /news/2022-04-13/who-doesnt-text-in-2022-most-state-medicaid-programs Phil Galewitz /news/2022-04-11/advocates-urge-congress-to-extend-pandemic-relief-that-provides-free-school-meals-to-kids Advocates say families in Florida and across the nation are already struggling with rising food costs, and if these waivers expire in June, things will only get harder. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:56:49 GMT /news/2022-04-11/advocates-urge-congress-to-extend-pandemic-relief-that-provides-free-school-meals-to-kids Stephanie Colombini /news/2022-04-07/clash-over-immigration-policy-derails-senate-covid-aid-bill Senate Republicans, with the support of some Democrats, want to use the $10 billion spending bill to block the expiration of a policy that has made it easier to deport migrants during the pandemic. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:20:19 GMT /news/2022-04-07/clash-over-immigration-policy-derails-senate-covid-aid-bill Susan Davis /2022-02-14/why-millions-on-medicaid-are-at-risk-of-losing-coverage-in-the-months-ahead During the pandemic, a federal mandate said state's could not kick people off Medicaid, even if they were no longer eligible for the benefit. That will change if the public health emergency is lifted. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:04:52 GMT /2022-02-14/why-millions-on-medicaid-are-at-risk-of-losing-coverage-in-the-months-ahead Rachana Pradhan