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MISSISSIPPI Welfare News
We’ve been chasing this story on corruption in Mississippi’s welfare programs for two years
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Mississippi welfare scandal inspires national safety net improvements
On the heels of the Mississippi welfare scandal, newly proposed federal rules aim to tighten up how states can spend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds.
AG Lynn Fitch drops Auditor Shad White in defamation suits after reading his welfare scandal book
Attorney General Lynn Fitch no longer represents State Auditor Shad White in two defamation cases after determining his upcoming book about the welfare scandal would cast her office in a negative light.
Court filing alleges Gov. Phil Bryant directed welfare funds for illegal volleyball and concussion drug projects
For the first time in a court filing, a key defendant in the Mississippi welfare scandal is alleging that former Gov. Phil Bryant was behind the use of welfare agency grant funds for two projects now deemed illegal.
Brett Favre interrogated in Hattiesburg about welfare funding
For about eight hours on Monday, attorneys interrogated former NFL star Brett Favre about his involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal.
Welfare scandal defendant sues Gov. Tate Reeves, claims he’s protecting himself and political allies
A defendant in the state’s welfare scandal lawsuit sued Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday, claiming the governor is illegally controlling the lawsuit to protect himself and political allies including former Gov. Phil Bryant and Republican-leaning SuperTalk radio.
Brett Favre testimony in welfare case postponed until December
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s deposition in the ongoing welfare fraud civil litigation has been postponed until December. It was originally scheduled for later this month.
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