“It’s just stunning,” McDonald told CalMatters. “I’ve been working for insurance companies for more than 20 years. I’ve never had a check bounce to a claimant in 25 years of practice.” On July 10, the check finally cleared. A bank manager reportedly told McDonald the hold was due to uncertainty over whether the funds would
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled this week that Flint’s mayor may have violated the city charter when he created a panel to advise on spending millions of federal dollars. Flint received $94.7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA. The mayor’s advisory panel was involved in coming up with recommendations on ways
KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) — A recent audit conducted by City Auditor Matthew Grady found that the Killeen Police Department (KPD) and the city’s Finance Department have strong internal controls in place for managing funds obtained through seized assets. The audit aimed to evaluate whether funds are accurately recorded and appropriately spent, and whether KPD complies
Stockton Unified School District Trustee AngelAnn Flores was found guilty of filing a false insurance claim but was acquitted of embezzlement and misuse of public funds charges, which her supporters say were fueled by local political vendettas. The verdict was announced Thursday afternoon following a three-week trial. Flores, who remains on the school board, faced
Good news for Jacksonville residents as the city secures $4.35 million in new state funds, earmarked for vital infrastructure and public safety improvements. Mayor Donna Deegan expressed gratitude for the financial boost, highlighting the collaboration with the Duval Delegation who helped see these pivotal projects through to fruition, as announced on the City of Jacksonville’s official
Some Missouri Republicans are pushing back against their federal counterparts over their harsh criticism of a critical tax that helps states pay for its share of Medicaid. For several decades, Missouri taxed places like hospitals and pharmacies to help pay for its share of Medicaid. Currently, the tax is at 4.2% – but it’s gone
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Mavericks baseball program has been around a long time. As the Mavericks are learning, to play, it’s not cheap and some costs are beyond their control. The Mavericks are celebrating 100 years of American Legion Baseball. “It’s pretty special,” Mavericks AA catcher Rylan Davis said. “Best baseball in the state
The Huntsville City Council voted to apply for three federal grants totaling more than $14 million for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles for its transit fleet and upgrades to transit facilities. The city is applying for a $5.2 million grant with the Federal Transit Administration for a $6.5 million project that includes renovations
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa could receive up to $5.4 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a statement from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Thursday. On Thursday, Bird announced around $720 million nationwide in opioid settlements with eight drug manufacturers who played a role in the U.S. opioid crisis. According to a release
Maryland allocated $1 million in emergency funds to Allegany and Garrett County families who were impacted by flooding in May. The funding will be used to support emergency water heater repairs after flooding damaged heating and cooling systems, and left some families without hot water. May flooding in Western Maryland Severe weather on May 13