Senate Confirms McDonald to Head New DOJ Fraud Enforcement Division — Democracy Observer article

Senate confirms McDonald to lead DOJ fraud enforcement, a role that could impact the independence of government investigations,...

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Committee hears expansive insurance-reform bill targeting fraud, claims processing, fortified homes and penalties HB1344, the largest bill from the insurance-rate study committee, would increase enforcement tools and fines, tighten claims deadlines for catastrophes, implement a fortified homes program subject to appropriations, close an "excluded driver" loophole for uninsured motorists, and consolidate fraud provisions including reclassifying certain paid solicitation ('runners') as felonies; the committee held the proposal as a hearing only.

Representative Jim Reeves is spearheading a groundbreaking insurance-reform bill in Georgia aimed at slashing premiums, speeding up claims, and tightening fraud enforcement—all while fortifying homes against disasters.

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Superintendent asks committee to fold PCF settlements into baseline budget, expand fraud and market‑conduct capacity The Office of Superintendent of Insurance asked lawmakers to include routine Patient Compensation Fund settlements in its operating budget, to fund expanded market‑conduct and financial review capability, and to add staff to the insurance‑fraud law‑enforcement unit; the committee adopted the LFC recommendation and asked analysts to examine two fraud positions.

New Mexico's Superintendent of Insurance proposes a bold budget shift to stabilize medical malpractice settlements and enhance fraud enforcement—could this be the game-changer our healthcare system needs?

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Senate approves new attorney position for fire marshals and fraud prosecutions Senate adds attorney position to support fire marshals and enhance fraud enforcement efforts.

North Dakota is taking a bold step to bolster legal support for fire marshals and combat fraud with the addition of a new dedicated attorney position!

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