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Nabity Jensen Investment Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm bought 8,769 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,634,000. Amazon.com accounts for about 1.3% of Nabity Jensen Investment Management Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest position. A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Semus Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Amazon.com by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Semus Wealth Partners LLC now owns 17,920 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $3,339,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the period. Bell Investment Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 1.5% during the third quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 3,359 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $626,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. boosted its position in shares of Amazon.com by 1.8% in the second quarter. Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 3,076 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $594,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the period. O Connor Financial Group LLC increased its position in Amazon.com by 2.2% during the third quarter. O Connor Financial Group LLC now owns 2,536 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $473,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the period. Finally, Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Amazon.com by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,492 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,396,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. 72.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Amazon.com Stock Performance Amazon.com stock opened at $223.75 on Friday. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 1 year low of $144.05 and a 1 year high of $233.00. The company’s 50-day moving average is $209.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $192.81. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company has a market cap of $2.35 trillion, a PE ratio of 47.91, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.16. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently issued reports on AMZN. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Amazon.com from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price target on Amazon.com from $221.00 to $236.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price objective on shares of Amazon.com in a research report on Tuesday, December 10th. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Amazon.com from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Finally, Evercore ISI raised their target price on Amazon.com from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-one have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $243.00. Get Our Latest Analysis on Amazon.com Insider Transactions at Amazon.com In other Amazon.com news, Director Daniel P. Huttenlocher sold 1,237 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.06, for a total value of $246,237.22. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 24,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,958,982.72. This represents a 4.73 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, Director Jonathan Rubinstein sold 4,351 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction on Monday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $229.85, for a total transaction of $1,000,077.35. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 88,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,273,459.55. This represents a 4.70 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 6,032,344 shares of company stock worth $1,253,456,822 in the last three months. Insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock. About Amazon.com ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AMZN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report ). 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The past week has been a whirlwind of news, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From Nvidia’s impressive Q3 earnings to Elon Musk’s bold predictions about AI, the tech world has been abuzz with exciting developments. Hollywood is also gearing up for a new era of AI, while Jim Cramer reinforces his bullish outlook on Nvidia. Meanwhile, Chinese tech giants are expanding their AI footprints in Silicon Valley. Let’s dive into the details. Nvidia’s Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations Nvidia Corp. NVDA continued its streak of exceeding expectations with its Q3 earnings. The tech giant reported a 94% YoY increase in revenue, reaching $35.1 billion and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $33.12 billion. Despite supply constraints, the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, remains optimistic about the future of AI. Read the full article here. Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Surpass Doctors, Lawyers Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of AI. Following a study that revealed OpenAI's ChatGPT-4 outperformed medical professionals in diagnosing illnesses, Musk believes AI will soon surpass doctors and lawyers. The study reported a 90% accuracy rate for AI, compared to 76% for doctors using ChatGPT and 74% for doctors relying on traditional resources. Read the full article here. See Also: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Cracks Down On $64B ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Involving Dating Apps, Social Media And Crypto Investing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon See AI as Hollywood’s Next Big Thing Ben Affleck believes AI will be the next big disruptor in Hollywood. Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha Summit, Affleck downplayed fears of AI replacing human creativity, instead suggesting that the technology will reshape the costlier, less creative aspects of filmmaking. Read the full article here. Jim Cramer Doubles Down on Nvidia Following Nvidia’s stellar Q3 earnings report, CNBC's Jim Cramer and Wall Street analysts have reinforced their bullish outlook on the company. Cramer cited Nvidia’s high return on investment as a key reason why major tech companies “have no choice but to buy Nvidia’s chips.” Read the full article here. Chinese Tech Giants Expand AI Footprints in Silicon Valley Chinese tech firms, including Alibaba BABA , ByteDance , and Meituan , are reportedly expanding their AI teams in Silicon Valley. The move is part of a broader push to attract top U.S. talent and gain an edge in the lucrative AI sector. Read the full article here. Read Next: GTA 6 Trailer 2 Fans Frustrated As Rockstar Possibly Breaks Moon Theory Photo courtesy: Shutterstock This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Rounak Jain © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited his Assembly constituency, Ganderbal, on Saturday to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of snowfall, officials said. Abdullah visited his constituency to assess the situation first-hand and monitor the district administration's efforts to provide relief to people, they added. ET Year-end Special Reads Take That: The gamechanger weapon's India acquired in 2024 10 big-bang policy moves Modi government made in 2024 How governments tried to rein in the social media beast The officials said the chief minister paid an unannounced visit to the district hospital to assess its preparedness in providing healthcare services. He interacted with the hospital staff as well as patients and their attendants, and emphasised the importance of ensuring uninterrupted medical services, the officials said. They said the chief minister also enquired about the heating arrangements at the hospital, and the availability of staff, essential medicines and other facilities. Later, he visited the mini-secretariat complex and took stock of the situation across the Union Territory from the deputy commissioner's office at Ganderbal, the officials said. 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He directed the officers to take swift action to ensure uninterrupted essential services after the snowfall, the officials said. Talking to reporters in Ganderbal, Abdullah said he visited Ganderbal to ensure that people do not face much hardships due to the snow. "I wanted to ensure that the snow-clearance operations on roads were sped up and electricity was restored wherever the lines were snapped. I also wanted to take stock of hospital and essential services," he said. The chief minister said he is monitoring the situation in other districts of the valley as well. "There are places where electricity has been affected due to snowfall and that would be restored by Saturday evening. Efforts are also on to clear the roads that are blocked due to snow," he said. Asked about the restoration of water supply in certain areas, the chief minister said wherever the supply can be restored immediately, it would be done, and wherever it would take time, water tankers would be made available. 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JAMESTOWN — The District 12 delegation plans to introduce the Chinese Divestment Act in the North Dakota Legislature, which will require the State Investment Board to divest all its North Dakota Legacy Fund investments in China. Rep. Bernie Satrom, R-Jamestown, said the bill is with the Legislative Council. ADVERTISEMENT If the legislation becomes law, North Dakota will join six other states that have recently pulled their investments in China — Kansas, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Florida and Texas. “Divesting our Legacy Fund holdings in China is long overdue,” the District 12 delegation said in a news release. “We have been voicing our concerns for years about our investments in Chinese-controlled companies involved in espionage, fentanyl, pornography, banking and real estate. But it looks like it will take legislation to get the State Investment Board to finally act on those concerns.” Two major entities have joined the growing trend to divest from China — the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which is the main U.S. federal government pension fund, and the state of Texas — in just the last few weeks, the District 12 delegation said in the news release. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a “stark directive” ordering all state investing agencies to halt Chinese investments and liquidate existing holdings, the delegation said. Unless amended, the Chinese Divestment Act will apply only to Chinese holdings in the Legacy Fund — not the state’s pension funds — but will include any “underlying” investments in China that the SIB may hold in “commingled” funds. Investments in those commingled funds are being covered up by the State Investment Board, according to the delegation. Jan Murtha, executive director of the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office, wrote in a response to Sen. Cole Conley, R-Jamestown, who requested records about Legacy Fund investments, that her office would not be able to provide him with the “holding level information” for 11 commingled funds. Holding level data refers to stocks and bonds the Legacy Fund owns. A commingled fund is a holding in a portfolio, Murtha wrote. “In a commingled fund, an investment is the pooling of assets from multiple investors into a single account, while the commingled fund holding is the result of that pooling,” she wrote. “ ... The commingled fund must comply with all applicable laws and will not invest in securities sanctioned by the US Treasury. When the Legacy fund is invested in different types of commingled funds, the Legacy fund owns a proportional share of that fund. The Legacy fund does not directly own the underlying securities in the fund's portfolio.” ADVERTISEMENT In 2010, North Dakota voters approved a measure that created the Legacy Fund, which is a perpetual source of state revenue from the finite national resources of oil and natural gas, according to the Office of State Treasurer’s website. Thirty percent of the taxes on petroleum produced and extracted in North Dakota are transferred to the Legacy Fund monthly, according to the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office’s website. The Legacy Fund has almost $11.5 billion as of Oct. 31. Legacy Fund investments Satrom said the Legacy Fund is or has been invested in Chinese companies that have been flagged by the U.S. government for assisting the Chinese military industrial complex and helping with the distribution and financing of the fentanyl drug trade. He said the Legacy Fund is currently or has invested nearly $230 million in 89 companies in China in the past four years. He said the 89 companies are only what has been disclosed in a few open records requests between 2021 and 2024. Satrom said the Legacy Fund is or has been invested in the following Chinese companies among others with these concerns: Satrom also noted the Legacy Fund is or has been invested in companies that compete with North Dakota’s oil and gas industry. “We have problems getting capital coming, having people come here to invest, and then we're shipping all this money, not only outside of North Dakota, but outside of our country,” he said. “So we're investing in everybody else's future but our own.” ADVERTISEMENT Satrom previously said the Legacy Fund is or has been used to invest in banks that have joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The Net Zero Banking Alliance is a United Nations-backed group of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment and capital markets activities with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to the United Nations Environment Programme's website. State Treasurer Thomas Beadle, a member of the State Investment Board, said investments are in accordance with U.S. State Department and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines and requirements. “There's a healthy list of those from a number of areas, anything that is on these bad actor lists by the U.S. State Department or the SEC or any of the federal guidelines, that's the direction that our fund managers have been given to look towards and make sure that they're not investing in any of those companies because those companies would be ones that the federal government has identified as being a bad faith actor that could be involved in espionage, spying, etc.,” he said. “We are very clear with our fund managers not to invest in any companies along those lines.” Beadle said there are investments with exposure to companies that operate in China. “We primarily have that exposure through index funds, where we buy shares within an index and then that index happens to have holdings from different companies and different funds,” he said. “So that's where our primary exposure is into really all emerging markets, China included. Our exposure is more like 1.9% of our international fund, whereas the markets might say it should be more like 4 1/2% for the index.” Beadle said he doesn’t have a problem with divesting Legacy Fund investments from Chinese-owned companies. “But we need to also recognize what is the scope of that,” he said. “Is it just divesting from Chinese-owned companies or is it from companies like Apple where 95% of iPhones are still manufactured in China.” ADVERTISEMENT Legacy Fund Transparency Act The District 12 delegation also plans to introduce the Legacy Fund Transparency Act during the next legislative session which will require the State Investment Board to publish every investment in the Legacy Fund. Satrom said the delegation is waiting for the draft of the bill. Satrom said there are more investments in categories — $800 million worth — such as “global region,” “international region” and “emerging markets region” where specific investments are hidden from public view. Satrom said a total of $3.1 billion in 24 funds is being invested from the Legacy Fund where the underlying investments are hidden from public view. He said the District 12 delegation has been denied information regarding those investments and contracts the State Investment Board has signed with over 30 out-of-state money managers. “Our constituents are demanding more accountability when it comes to how their Legacy Fund is being invested all around the world,” Conley said. “And they get particularly upset when they hear that investing in China and Russia is more important to the State Investment Board than investing in North Dakota.” Satrom said he’s not sure who’s even allowed to see the contracts the State Investment Board has with the out-of-state money managers. He also he’s been told that the attorney general has reviewed the contracts. “I'm sure they're just reviewing to make sure ... that the format is proper and legal, and that it's a binding contract,” he said. “I'm sure that's their concern. It's not the content. I'm concerned about the content.” Beadle said he is not familiar with the denial of the District 12 delegation’s request. But he said the information is being withheld if it is commercial confidential information when the request is for a fund manager. ADVERTISEMENT “If they want to see all of the holdings by fund manager A, we can't specifically give them that if it's under commercial confidential information for a private equity fund or a private fund manager because that gives away kind of their secret sauce blend,” he said.
Two young men killed in a road crash in Co Donegal on Friday have been named locally. The two men, who were in their 30s, died when the Ford Focus car they were travelling in was in direct collision with another car in the village of Liscooley in east Donegal at approximately 10pm. The men have been named as friends Ryan Glenn and Gordy Galbraith. Both are understood to be from across the border in the nearby Co Tyrone village of Castlederg. Three other people from the other vehicle, a Kia Sportage, were also injured. A man and a woman, both in their 70s, were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital. They are currently in a serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Another woman, in her 30s, is also being treated for non life-threatening injuries. The accident happened on a straight stretch of the N15 road and Gardai are trying to determine what caused the crash. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators arrived at the scene at first light this morning to begin their pain-staking investigation. Local Parish Priest at Crossroads, Killygordon, Fr Patsy Arkinson, attended the scene of the crash late last night. He also said a rosary for those involved in the collision. He described the scene as “shocking,” and that locals were “shocked and hurt” following the tragic incident. He also offered his thoughts and prayers to the deceased and injured in the collision. Local Fianna Fail county councillor Patrick McGowan, who lives just minutes from the scene of last night's tragedy, said the entire community was in shock. "I would like to express my condolences to the bereaved families. We cannot imagine the pain they are going through now. "The whole community is still in shock today to wake up to the news that two young men have lost their lives. It's just so sad. "But I would also like to wish those injured in the tragedy a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved," he said. Head of the Garda Traffic Corps in Co Donegal, Inspector Seamus McGonigle, appealed for anybody who was in the area at the time of the crash to contact Gardai. He said "We would like to contact members of the public who have already been in contact with us in relation to the collision. "However, we would appeal to anybody who was driving between Stranorlar and Castlefin from 9.30pm to 10pm and may have witnessed anything to contact Gardai." The road remains closed this morning pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time of the collision to make this footage available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact (074) 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. The deaths from last night's crash brings to sixteen the number of people who have died on Co Donegal's roads so far this year. This figure compares to ten deaths for all of last year, an increase of more than 50%. Photo: Stock image News in 90 Seconds - 23 November 2024Details surrounding the circumstances of the kidnapping and subsequent murder are still unfolding, but authorities have confirmed that the victim's body was disposed of in the ocean, making the recovery of her remains a difficult and daunting task. The overwhelming sense of loss and grief that has gripped her family, friends, and fans is only compounded by the uncertainty of ever being able to properly lay her to rest.
Gill St. Bernard’s is the Non-Public B champion for the sixth-straight time. The Knights defeated Moorestown Friends 8-0 in the championship game on Thursday night at Franklin High School to win their ninth-overall state title. Dan Scali scored twice for Gill St. Bernard’s, while JeanCarlo Sanchez, Max Voigt, Jackson Murray, Julio Rzemieniewski and Felipe Zumbado also scored. Moorestown Friends (12-8-1) ends its season as Burlington County Scholastic League Patriot Division champions and South, Non-Public B champs. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Strong second half propels No. 3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood to 1st sectional title since 2016 Nov. 15, 2024, 9:04 p.m. Rahway tops South Plainfield to win first North 2, Group 3 title since 2019 Nov. 15, 2024, 5:42 p.m. Lauren Knego may be reached at lknego@njadvancemedia.com . Follow her at @laurenknego The N.J. High School Sports newsletter now appears in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter )
Despite these concerns, there is still hope for Arsenal to turn their attacking fortunes around. Mikel Arteta must identify the root cause of their struggles in open play and work on implementing tactical adjustments to address these issues. Investing in a creative midfielder or an experienced goal-scorer could also provide the missing spark needed to rejuvenate Arsenal's attacking prowess.In conclusion, Country Garden's response to criticisms and reports reflects its dedication to maintaining its reputation as a responsible and ethical corporate citizen. The company's commitment to quality, integrity, and sustainability will guide its actions as it works to address the challenges and opportunities facing the property development industry. By engaging with stakeholders, implementing corrective measures, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, Country Garden aims to overcome the current challenges and emerge stronger and more resilient in the future.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin emerged from this fall’s campaign as one of Donald Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters. But the incoming president’s plans have the potential to create major challenges for Virginia’s present governor. David J. Toscano Youngkin is pitching a tax cut, and cites a hefty state budgetary surplus as justification. But surpluses can evaporate in a Mar-a-Largo minute, and the prospects of declining revenue flowing to Virginia because of cutbacks in federal employment and reductions in Medicaid reimbursements are making Virginia budget-makers skittish about the future. Trump has stated his desire to fundamentally change the federal bureaucracy by eliminating civil servants either deemed expendable or who do not exhibit sufficient loyalty to the president. He could start by reinstituting Schedule F, an executive order issued late in his first term (and rescinded by President Joe Biden) to strip job protections from many career federal employees and make them more like political appointees who can be fired at will. This would devastate the commonwealth. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin arrives to speak at a rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in Chesapeake, Friday, June 28, 2024. More federal workers live here than in any other state: 85,000 live in Northern Virginia and another 60,000 make Hampton Roads their home. Many earn a good salary, and cuts in their positions would mean losing state revenue that comes both from their income taxes and the sales taxes generated from their purchases. Remember sequestration, when Virginia took a disproportionate hit from cuts in federal spending? Or the various government shutdowns? When the federal government sneezes, Virginia catches a cold. Substantial cuts in federal employment might not dramatically affect the state budget until Youngkin has left office, but budget writers are justifiably concerned about future revenue shortfalls, thereby making any major tax cut problematic. While Trump’s attack on federal employees may garner the largest headlines, his plans for cutting Medicaid pose more serious fiscal challenges for the states. Since 1965, Medicaid has been the largest source of medical and health care funding for poor and disabled Americans, providing free health insurance to over 80 million people, many of whom are children. It is administered by the states, but major program funding is provided by the federal government. For every dollar a state spends on Medicaid, Washington provides a match to cover the costs. The match rate differs by state. In states with higher per-capita incomes such as Virginia and New York, the federal match equals 50% of costs. For poorer states like Mississippi and Alabama, the match is over 70%. Yearly federal spending on Medicaid exceeds $880 billion. Big changes in the program have occurred since passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which initially required states to expand Medicaid to people with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level (which today equals about $35,600 for a family of three). In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court made this optional, but since the ACA required the federal government to pick up 100% of the state costs for the expansion population (gradually declining to 90%), many states concluded that expansion was a great way to provide insurance to those who could not afford it. Forty-one states plus D.C. eventually embraced the plan. Virginia joined in 2019, and its expansion population now numbers 758,000 of the 1,872,000 state residents in the program. Today, Medicaid covers almost 13% of the state’s population, and it is the second-largest expenditure in the state budget. Virginia budget writers were recently informed that there is a $632 million Medicaid shortfall that will require addressing in the next General Assembly session. While that may be enough to throw a monkey wrench into the governor’s plan for a tax cut, it is potentially only the tip of the iceberg. Reducing Medicaid funding has been the target of conservatives for decades, and with Republicans in control of the presidency and both chambers of Congress, a serious effort likely will be made to make cuts. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 report, the Republican Study Committee’s budget plan and the 2025 House budget resolution all propose Medicaid cuts, including the reduction of the federal match for the expansion population. President-elect Donald Trump speaks Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Republican proposals to reduce the match rate would be a budgetary disaster for all states, including Virginia. Ironically, many of the states who voted for Trump would take the largest hit because their federal match is so high. In Virginia, a reduction in the match for the expansion population to 50% reimbursement would mean $3 billion less per year for our budget, making the present shortfall mild by comparison. The commonwealth would either need to find additional funds to fill the gap or dramatically cut services to those most in need. But it gets worse. Buried in the 2018 Virginia Medicaid expansion authorization is language that requires the state to unwind expansion if the federal match falls below 90%. Eight other states (Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Utah) have similar laws that require termination of expansion if the share of federal funding drops. This would create a bureaucratic nightmare and remove 758,000 recipients. This places Youngkin in a serious quandary. Many of the people in the reddest counties in Virginia who voted for both him and Trump would likely be seriously harmed if they no longer qualified for Medicaid or their benefits were reduced. The governor, could, of course, propose new language in his budget to eliminate the requirement that the commonwealth abandon expansion if the match declines. Or he could speak out against any proposed cuts. To do either would likely draw the ire of the MAGA faithful, a group the governor is attempting to court as he contemplates a run for higher office. Most likely, he does nothing, in hopes the U.S. Senate has enough spine to prevent anything serious from happening. It isn’t exactly leadership, but it preserves his options for another day. This column was originally published in the Virginia Mercury . David J. Toscano, an attorney and former mayor of Charlottesville, served 14 years in the House of Delegates representing Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including seven as minority leader. Contact him at davidjtoscano@gmail.com . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!
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