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Champions for Montana's Children and Families Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

DPHHS and Montana Children's Trust Fund hosted their annual Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Conference awards ceremony on April 16, 2026, in Missoula. Foster parents, child protection workers, youth, and nonprofit organizations from across Montana were honored for their service to children and families. Recipients include six recipients of the Jana Elliott Memorial Resource Parent of the Year award, youth achievement honorees, and recognition for multiple child welfare professionals and organizations.

AG Jeff Jackson Highlights NC Medicaid Fraud Prosecution Efforts

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson testified before the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform highlighting the Medicaid Investigations Division's fraud prosecution efforts. Since its creation, MID has recovered over $1.2 billion in restitution and civil damages, including $296 million between 2019-2025, ranking eighth nationally. MID employs data mining and AI tools to proactively identify Medicaid provider fraud, having conducted 68 investigations since 2017 that yielded convictions and settlements exceeding $37 million.