Overview

• A Florida House subcommittee led by Rep. Alex Andrade has halted its investigation into the alleged diversion of $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to political committees opposing marijuana legalization.
• The funds were funneled through the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization founded by Casey DeSantis, raising questions about transparency and oversight within the nonprofit.
• Andrade claims he has sufficient evidence to confirm Attorney General James Uthmeier's involvement in wire fraud and money laundering, despite the investigation's suspension.
• The DeSantis administration continues to deny wrongdoing, asserting the funds were not Medicaid-related and calling the probe a politically motivated attack.
• The scandal has drawn attention to Casey DeSantis’ leadership of Hope Florida and could impact her potential gubernatorial campaign in 2026.