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Did Politicians Miss the Warning Signs in Minnesota's COVID Food Scam?

May 17, 2026

A woman now behind bars for a $250 million fraud involving fake food programs during the pandemic has pointed a finger at a well-known Minnesota politician. The accused founder of a youth feeding nonprofit claims lawmakers helped create the perfect setup for widespread scams. She wonders why leaders

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A Tale of Misused Funds: Two Activists Face Big Consequences

March 31, 2026

Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he

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A Former Police Chief's Pandemic Fraud Scheme

January 28, 2026

A former police chief in Alabama is in hot water for a clever scam involving COVID-19 relief funds. Samuel Cornelius Green, the ex-chief of Brundidge, admitted to tricking the government into giving him money he didn't deserve. He and his accomplice, Schemillia Levera Fenn, both admitted to wire fra

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Fraud Unmasked: The $25M COVID Relief Heist in LA

May 30, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revealed a significant fraud case involving COVID-19 relief funds. A total of 18 individuals were indicted, with 14 arrests made in the Los Angeles area. This group is accused of stealing over $25 million in COVID-19 relief funds and federal small business lo

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Waukegan Schools' Budget: Money Matters More Than Taxes?

October 25, 2024

Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l

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"How School Districts Are Spending Pandemic Funding"

October 4, 2024

ESSER III, a $122 billion funding boost to the previous ESSER I and II allocations of $68 billion, has been used by school districts across the country for various critical needs. Baltimore City Superintendent Dr. Sonja Santelises highlighted how her district invested in infrastructure projects like