NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsSeptember 10, 2026Hillsborough County
Attorney General James Uthmeier defends transferring $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds to political committees
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Attorney General James Uthmeier defended the distribution of Medicaid settlement dollars into political committees under his control and blamed a state attorney for coordinating the leak of a related grand jury report. The defense follows calls from Democrats for his removal from office over the fund transfers.
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The dispute involves the handling and transfer of $10 million in public Medicaid settlement funds into , impacting state officials and public accountability.
Key Facts
- Attorney General James Uthmeier defended distributing Medicaid settlement dollars into political committees under his control.
- Democrats called for Uthmeier's removal from office over the fund distribution.
- Uthmeier blamed a state attorney for coordinating the leak of a grand jury report concerning the matter.
- The disputed fund distribution involves $10 million.
- Uthmeier voiced support while in Miami on Wednesday.