$8,000,000

[Ralphy]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

[Byte1]

Since this is a political post, I cannot/will not respond to the subject.

[Boomer]

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[dewilson58]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

The alternative is to let wacko's determine the State's direction.

:wave:

[fdpaq0580]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

State lawyers can't handle the job?

[golfing eagles]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

Any idea how that compares to other states???

[Stu from NYC]

State lawyers can't handle the job?

Probably not trial attorneys

[Bertram00]

The alternative is to let wacko's determine the State's direction.

:wave:

You, of course, refer to those passing those recent laws...

[huge-pigeons]

I would also spend another $8M to educate our state lawyers so they can defend our state for years to come on the upcoming changes

[tjlee500]

Since this is a political post, I cannot/will not respond to the subject.

You just did....

[tjlee500]

The alternative is to let wacko's determine the State's direction.

:wave:

And just what is a "wacko"?

[sharonl7340]

The alternative is to let wacko's determine the State's direction.

:wave:

Already have one of those.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

All laws, federal, state, and local are increasingly being challenged in court for almost every reason imaginable-and some that are downright crazy. In short, we live in a litigious society. The government could pass No laws and still get sued. Many years ago, I worked for a corporation and we budgeted for lawsuits all the time.

[jimkerr]

The state budget contains $8,000,000 for outside lawyers to defend the state regarding lawsuits filed about laws that were recently passed. This does not include the cost of state lawyers.

Our tax dollars in action!

That was a smart move. At least we’re prepared.

[Caymus]

You, of course, refer to those passing those recent laws...

You mean the elected majority?

[collegeref]

You just did....

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Worldseries27]

any idea how that compares to other states???
the " post" is not about the benjamin's.

[Bridget Staunton]

Thanks Nancy for you insight & your years of experience

[golfing eagles]

the " post" is not about the benjamin's.

No kidding. But my question was intended as a rebuttal by asking what another state, let's say California, has to pay to defend its "laws".

[allsport]

State lawyers can't handle the job?N

Not the ones he hires.

[Carlsondm]

I would also spend another $8M to educate our state lawyers so they can defend our state for years to come on the upcoming changes
I agree. Checks and balances. State attorneys take an oath to protect the public in many states. If our protection is worth it, even the playing field.

[BlueStarAirlines]

No kidding. But my question was intended as a rebuttal by asking what another state, let's say California, has to pay to defend its "laws".

California proposed $659 million in their 2023-2024 budget (The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals (https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701) ).

[kitnhead]

Any idea how that compares to other states???
Yes, in CA they do not budget for law suits and it causes great financial turmoil. I worked for that state and handed the ADA law suits for my division and section. To answer another question posted: outside of the state lawyers can be very useful because they may have knowledge of certain federal rulings and procedures. Hopefully this post is not seen as political as I was merely answering a question about state budgets and did not start the original post.

[kitnhead]

California proposed $659 million in their 2023-2024 budget (The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Justice Budget Proposals (https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4701) ).

Ah, they may have started budgeting since I retired. That number is not nearly enough tho. They have several law suits that have been going on for decades and require them to pay for the plaintiffs attorneys to audit them however many times per year they like.

[Steve]

Since this is a political post, I cannot/will not respond to the subject.

I think you just did.

[TheWarriors]

I think you just did.

No, not really but some can’t see the light the day.