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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, calling for nationwide action on Medicaid oversight. Oz made the remark while announcing that the federal government will require all 50 states to submit plans to revalidate Medicaid providers within 30 days, expanding anti-fraud efforts beyond previously targeted states. He emphasized that both Republican- and Democratic-led states will be held accountable, with the possibility of stricter federal audits for those that fail to comply. (Stateline)
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Rachel Richter, an urban wildlife biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife, describing the unexplained behavior of egrets and herons nesting in residential neighborhoods instead of nearby parks or wetlands. Richter made the remark as North Texas communities try to deter large flocks that bring noise, waste and health concerns. Despite the presence of suitable green spaces nearby, the birds continue returning to suburban trees to roost, a pattern scientists still can’t fully explain, even as development reshapes their habitat. (Union-Bulletin)
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, pushing back on a federal request for voter data. Nessel made the remark after the U.S. Department of Justice sought ballots and election materials from Wayne County, citing alleged voter fraud. Michigan officials called the request baseless and politically motivated, noting the cited cases were already addressed and emphasizing that existing safeguards have proven effective in protecting election integrity. (Michigan Advance)
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defending a new state-led approach to vaccine policy. Moore made the remark while signing the Vax Act, which shifts authority over vaccine recommendations to Maryland officials rather than relying solely on federal guidance. Supporters say the law will expand access and ensure evidence-based care, while critics warn it could create confusion by diverging from national standards. (Baltimore Sun)
