Bryant signs bill limiting attorney general’s power to hire lawyers
by Associated Press Published: May 23,2012
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JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant yesterday signed a law limiting the attorney general’s control of the state’s legal business. The law, which takes effect July 1, requires the attorney general to appoint outside lawyers if he declines to represent an agency or elected official, or if there is a “significant disagreement” with an agency [...] [...]
