Mike Braun: “But regulation, as it comes from here especially. Can you cite a couple of the key regulations that drive costs up?”

Medicaid dollars intended for vulnerable children and families are not a slush fund.

“The state is also seeking additional FEMA support that could include home repairs or direct housing assistance for families whose needs cannot be met through available rentals,” according to Braun’s office.

We’re not going to dismiss it. We’re not going to try to slow it down.

The goal should be even simpler: pay for results, not volume.