Meridian hires lobbyists to work in D.C.

MERIDIAN — The city of Meridian has hired a lobbying firm to represent its interests in Washington. Former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott is a senior counsel for Patton Boggs LLC, based in Washington. Patton Boggs acquired the Breaux-Lott Leadership Group in July. The Meridian City Council approved the contract this week. Mayor Cheri Barry tells [...] [...]