Health Care | Florida
Scott Profits Off Company His Administration Sued for Role in Opioid Crisis
Florida Gov. Rick Scott profited from his investments in companies that contributed to the state’s opioid crisis, even as his administration took one of them to court for its role in spreading the epidemic across the state.
Health Care | Tennessee
While Opioid Epidemic Ravages Tennessee, Blackburn Skips Key Vote to Combat Crisis
Rep. Marsha Blackburn skipped a vote last week on bipartisan legislation to curb the opioid crisis, even as she campaigned for the Senate with a promise to “combat the opioid epidemic” and released a TV ad touting her efforts on the issue.
Accountability | Louisiana
Kennedy Stayed Seated as Other Passengers Saluted Veterans on ‘Honor Flight’
As a group of veterans arrived on what is known as an “honor flight” at a Washington-area airport last month, Sen. John Kennedy remained seated while many others in the terminal stood and applauded. The Louisiana Republican has called for Americans to respect veterans "every day."
Accountability | New Jersey
While Avoiding Town Halls, MacArthur Boots Reporter from His Event with Trump’s Man in Congress
Rep. Tom MacArthur, already facing criticism that he has been hiding from his constituents, hosted a closed-door event with Rep. Devin Nunes on Saturday, where a reporter was kicked out before the congressmen spoke.
Accountability | Michigan
Schuette Enters Homestretch Fighting Constituents He Falsely Accused of Fraud
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette will enter the final month of his campaign for governor with his office arguing in court that Michiganders whom the state falsely accused of unemployment fraud aren’t entitled to damages.
Accountability | Washington
As Trade War Hits Washington State, McMorris Rodgers Won’t Challenge Trump
As Trump’s trade war with China intensifies, farmers in Washington are growing restless. But Rep. McMorris Rodgers has not abandoned Trump while her constituents watch and wait.
Accountability | Montana
Rosendale Made $500K on Maryland Property He Claimed As a Loss
Montana Senate candidate Matt Rosendale made roughly $500,000 from the sale of his Maryland home he claimed on his federal taxes was sold at a loss, according to records reviewed by the American Ledger.