Justin Garcia

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Alexandra Glorioso |Lawrence Mower |Justin Garcia |Justin Garcia

MIAMI – A Republican lawmaker shocked Florida’s political world when he accused representatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration of committing federal crimes by diverting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to political activities last year. No one has been charged, and DeSantis administration officials have denied wrongdoing. But four former federal prosecutors told the Herald/Times that Rep. Alex Andrade could be on strong legal ground.

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Alexandra Glorioso |Lawrence Mower |Justin Garcia

MIAMI – A Republican lawmaker shocked Florida’s political world when he accused representatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration of committing federal crimes by diverting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to political activities last year. No one has been charged, and DeSantis administration officials have denied wrongdoing. But four former federal prosecutors told the Herald/Times that Rep. Alex Andrade could be on strong legal ground.

1 month ago | swoknews.com | Alexandra Glorioso |Lawrence Mower |Justin Garcia

MIAMI – A Republican lawmaker shocked Florida’s political world when he accused representatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration of committing federal crimes by diverting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to political activities last year. No one has been charged, and DeSantis administration officials have denied wrongdoing. But four former federal prosecutors told the Herald/Times that Rep. Alex Andrade could be on strong legal ground.

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Justin Garcia

The University of New Mexico Hospital has cut 53 positions as the state’s largest public health system faces deepening financial pressures and federal funding cuts. A spokesperson for UNMH confirmed the numbers in a statement on Monday. The spokesperson said that some, but not all, of the positions were vacant and emphasized that the eliminated positions were executive positions, not roles like floor nurses and others who provide patient care.

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Justin Garcia

The Albuquerque City Council allocated $9 million to two affordable housing projects that aim to increase the supply of homes in the city. During a meeting on Monday, councilors unanimously approved  giving money to Sol Housing to help finance the Farolito Senior Community and Somos, both on East Central.