State House halts investigation into Hope Florida, Casey DeSantis-linked foundation, amid lack of cooperation

No hope for Hope Florida bill to pass this Session

A bill to codify Hope Florida is unlikely to pass this Session. Sen. Danny Burgess filed SB 1144 to make First Lady Casey DeSantis’ charity a permanent program under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office. It was temporarily postponed in the Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services. When asked about the bill this week, Senate President Ben Albritton acknowledged that time has run out this Legislative Session. “We’re not having Committee meetings…

State House halts investigation into Hope Florida, Casey DeSantis-linked foundation, amid lack of cooperation

The program, launched by the first lady, is rooted in the Department of Children and Families and operates across several agencies.

Hope Florida probe halted as DeSantis allies refuse to testify

After weeks of investigation, a state House leader said he's halting his probe into the foundation linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida.

Florida House halts probe into DeSantis-linked foundation amid allegations of misused Medicaid funds

A Florida House panel has ended its probe into the Hope Florida Foundation after key figures declined to testify about $10 million in Medicaid funds tied to political donations.

Florida House wraps Hope Florida investigation

The investigation marked yet another riff between Gov. DeSantis and House Republicans.

Florida lawmaker shelves Hope Florida investigation

Rep. Alex Andrade, who has led a weeks-long investigation, decided to suspend his investigation Thursday but says he's convinced the state was defrauded.