Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
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🏛️ Government
State health officials are set to cut up to $319 million in Medicaid funding as lawmakers continue delayed 2025-26 budget negotiations.
About 3 million residents, including 680,085 expansion enrollees, rely on Medicaid services—providers may face lower reimbursement if extra funds are not secured.
Former housing authority CEO Alanda Richardson filed a lawsuit against the city and housing board, alleging discrimination and breach of contract after her January termination — a move linked to plans to abolish the agency.
The suit seeks more than $50,000 in damages and claims Richardson is owed severance pay under a contract addendum — which promised her double compensation if the agency were shut down.
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