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Aug 5, 2023: Supertalk: Federal court strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for convicted felons
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is planning on calling on all members of the federal appeals to reevaluate the panel’s decision. Last year, the same court declined to overturn the lifetime voting ban law, and this year, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to weigh in on the matter.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is planning on calling on all members of the federal appeals to reevaluate the panel’s decision. Last year, the same court declined to overturn the lifetime voting ban law, and this year, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to weigh in on the matter.
July 12, 2023: News Herald: Mississippi prosecutors call attorney general's request to overturn a conviction 'unprecedented'
The prosecutor’s office in Mississippi’s largest county says state Attorney General Lynn Fitch made a politically motivated decision to ask a state appeals court to overturn the conviction of a former police officer in the 2019 beating death of a man who died after being subdued during a traffic stop
The prosecutor’s office in Mississippi’s largest county says state Attorney General Lynn Fitch made a politically motivated decision to ask a state appeals court to overturn the conviction of a former police officer in the 2019 beating death of a man who died after being subdued during a traffic stop
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"A spokeswoman for Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office, asked for comment on Hosemann’s campaign finance complaint, said only, “We are reviewing it.”"
--Geoff Pender; Mississippi Today; Chris McDaniel returns questionable campaign donations, shuts down PAC. Hosemann complaint with AG pending 3.18.23
Jan 20, 2023: Clarion Ledger: Bill would take power from Jackson elected officials on cases within improvement district
The attorney general, who would decide the district's prosecutors is elected by the whole state. Current Attorney General Lynn Fitch is from Holly Springs.
The attorney general, who would decide the district's prosecutors is elected by the whole state. Current Attorney General Lynn Fitch is from Holly Springs.
Dec 20, 2022: WLBT: NAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan
The other defendants in the lawsuit are Republican Rep. Dan Eubanks of Walls, who helped lead redistricting efforts in the House; and the three members of the state Board of Election Commissioners, all Republicans — Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson.
The other defendants in the lawsuit are Republican Rep. Dan Eubanks of Walls, who helped lead redistricting efforts in the House; and the three members of the state Board of Election Commissioners, all Republicans — Gov. Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Secretary of State Michael Watson.
Dec 6, 2022: Magee News: Attorney General Lynn Fitch made the following statement regarding the State v John Coleman:
Last Tuesday, November 29, 2022, upon appearance by Attorney General’s Office prosecutors, a grand jury in Leflore County, Mississippi returned a true bill charging John Coleman, former CEO of Express Grain Terminals, LLC, with five counts of making false representations to defraud government and one count of false pretenses. My office will continue to prosecute this case to the fullest and to work with other state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Mississippi, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, to ensure the best possible outcome for the individuals and taxpayers harmed by the underlying fraud in this case. We will not make further public comment on this matter while it remains in active litigation.
Last Tuesday, November 29, 2022, upon appearance by Attorney General’s Office prosecutors, a grand jury in Leflore County, Mississippi returned a true bill charging John Coleman, former CEO of Express Grain Terminals, LLC, with five counts of making false representations to defraud government and one count of false pretenses. My office will continue to prosecute this case to the fullest and to work with other state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Mississippi, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, to ensure the best possible outcome for the individuals and taxpayers harmed by the underlying fraud in this case. We will not make further public comment on this matter while it remains in active litigation.
Dec 1, 2022: Mississippi Free Press: Doug Evans, Who Tried Curtis Flowers For Murder Six Times, Loses Election
After that ruling, Evans said Flowers would “have to be retried” a seventh time, but later recused himself from the case. In September 2020, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the State was dropping the case against Flowers. By that time, Flowers had spent 23 years in prison for the 1997 murders of four people in a Winona furniture store, but he maintained his innocence.
After that ruling, Evans said Flowers would “have to be retried” a seventh time, but later recused himself from the case. In September 2020, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the State was dropping the case against Flowers. By that time, Flowers had spent 23 years in prison for the 1997 murders of four people in a Winona furniture store, but he maintained his innocence.
November 29, 2022: Mississippi Today: AG Fitch joins in on student debt relief fight
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deny the Biden Administration’s bid to reinstate its student debt relief plan.
Earlier this month, the Biden Administration petitioned the Supreme Court to lift an injunction imposed by a lower court and allow the plan to go forward. The administration cited the impact that legal limbo would have on “millions of economically vulnerable borrowers,” including many of the nearly 439,000 Mississippians with student debt
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deny the Biden Administration’s bid to reinstate its student debt relief plan.
Earlier this month, the Biden Administration petitioned the Supreme Court to lift an injunction imposed by a lower court and allow the plan to go forward. The administration cited the impact that legal limbo would have on “millions of economically vulnerable borrowers,” including many of the nearly 439,000 Mississippians with student debt
Magee News: AG Fitch Leads 11-State Coalition to Defend Authority of States Over Their National Guard Units
Attorney General Lynn Fitch led a 11-state coalition to protect the Constitution’s checks and balances that guarantee both security and liberty. The states filed a merits-stage amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting the Ohio National Guard in its challenge to a Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) order enforcing collective bargaining for its Guard technicians. 11.17.22
March 1, 2022: US News & World Report: Mississippi Remapping Diminishes Black Voices, NAACP Says
In a response filed Monday, attorneys for Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the groups waited too long to try to get involved. They also said the groups are trying to raise new issues that would “improperly expand the scope of this case.”
Attorney General Lynn Fitch led a 11-state coalition to protect the Constitution’s checks and balances that guarantee both security and liberty. The states filed a merits-stage amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting the Ohio National Guard in its challenge to a Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) order enforcing collective bargaining for its Guard technicians. 11.17.22
March 1, 2022: US News & World Report: Mississippi Remapping Diminishes Black Voices, NAACP Says
In a response filed Monday, attorneys for Gov. Tate Reeves and Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the groups waited too long to try to get involved. They also said the groups are trying to raise new issues that would “improperly expand the scope of this case.”
Dec 2, 2021: Mississippi Today: Attorney General Lynn Fitch paying outside law, PR firms for fight against abortion
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has contracted to pay a D.C. law firm and two out-of-state public relations firms up to $558,000 in her efforts to defend Mississippi laws seeking to ban or limit access to abortion.
November 26, 2021: Insider: Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
In the meantime, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has been making the rounds on the national Christian media circuit—she rarely speaks with media in the state—touting the "empowering" options and opportunities that would stem from overturning Roe v. Wade.
Nov 17, 2021: Jackson Free Press: 10 Years After Mississippians Rejected ‘Personhood,’ New ‘Life at ‘Conception’ Efforts Underway
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the nation’s high court to overturn that precedent, which guaranteed women the right to obtain an abortion before fetal viability.
Nov 12, 2021: WTOK: 10 days, 13 arrests: Human trafficking operation saves 49 potential victims across Mississippi
Attorney General Lynn Fitch said in that time frame investigators encountered 49 potential victims and made the arrests for crimes including human trafficking, promoting prostitution and statutory rape.
Sept 23, 2021: Star Herald: SHOULD FITCH HAVE BODYGUARDS?
Does Mississippi’s attorney general need bodyguards? Until Lynn Fitch got the job, those who served in that position apparently did not think it did.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has contracted to pay a D.C. law firm and two out-of-state public relations firms up to $558,000 in her efforts to defend Mississippi laws seeking to ban or limit access to abortion.
November 26, 2021: Insider: Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
In the meantime, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has been making the rounds on the national Christian media circuit—she rarely speaks with media in the state—touting the "empowering" options and opportunities that would stem from overturning Roe v. Wade.
Nov 17, 2021: Jackson Free Press: 10 Years After Mississippians Rejected ‘Personhood,’ New ‘Life at ‘Conception’ Efforts Underway
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the nation’s high court to overturn that precedent, which guaranteed women the right to obtain an abortion before fetal viability.
Nov 12, 2021: WTOK: 10 days, 13 arrests: Human trafficking operation saves 49 potential victims across Mississippi
Attorney General Lynn Fitch said in that time frame investigators encountered 49 potential victims and made the arrests for crimes including human trafficking, promoting prostitution and statutory rape.
Sept 23, 2021: Star Herald: SHOULD FITCH HAVE BODYGUARDS?
Does Mississippi’s attorney general need bodyguards? Until Lynn Fitch got the job, those who served in that position apparently did not think it did.
Nov 6, 2019: Commercial Appeal: Mississippi elections: Here's who won in DeSoto County, statewide races
Attorney General: Republican Lynn Fitch beat Democrat Jennifer Riley Collins by a wide margin both statewide, earning 58% of the vote, and in DeSoto County, earning 66% of the vote.
Attorney General: Republican Lynn Fitch beat Democrat Jennifer Riley Collins by a wide margin both statewide, earning 58% of the vote, and in DeSoto County, earning 66% of the vote.
May 10, 2016: MBJ: More budget turbulence: State short $59.8M for FY18
The $111.5 million in special funds legislators thought they could use to pay debts in fiscal 2017 is actually $73 million to $80 million, Treasurer Lynn Fitch said in an April 28 letter to Gov. Phil Bryant.
The $111.5 million in special funds legislators thought they could use to pay debts in fiscal 2017 is actually $73 million to $80 million, Treasurer Lynn Fitch said in an April 28 letter to Gov. Phil Bryant.
Apr 28, 2016: MBJ: State’s failure to refill prepaid college fund, tapping of abandoned property fund worry Treasurer
Two approaches Mississippi legislators took to help make fiscal ends meet in the 2016 session are especially troublesome to Treasurer Lynn Fitch.
Two approaches Mississippi legislators took to help make fiscal ends meet in the 2016 session are especially troublesome to Treasurer Lynn Fitch.
Oct 9, 2015: MyFox Memphis: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Lynn Fitch: Raised $299,134. Spent $392,156. Cash on hand $3,557. 
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Mar 11, 2016: Magee News: Treasurer Fitch issues annual Debt Affordability Study Cautions legislators to stay the course on prudent debt management
For the third year in a row, Treasurer Lynn Fitch has delivered an annual debt affordability study to the Governor and Legislature to help them gauge the impact of future spending and bond issuance on the fiscal health of the state. Feb 24, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi continues ‘sluggish’ growth, economist says
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch says Mississippi is well below its constitutional debt limit. Jan 25, 2016: NewsMs: Treasurer Unveils Tool to Help Guard People's Money
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch today released a new tool to help local government units, particularly those in rural and smaller communities, improve access to financial institutions. 
Aug 4, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fitch beats McRae for treasurer
Incumbent Treasurer Lynn Fitch on Tuesday fended off a well-funded GOP primary challenger and is considered a shoo-in for a second term, facing only token opposition from a third-party candidate in November. Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Gov. Phil Bryant and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves each pushed aside one candidate who had spent little money, while Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Auditor Stacey Pickering and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney defeated challengers who criticized their performance in office. July 30, 2015: WLBT: Mississippi treasurer candidates spar over money management
Lynn Fitch, a Republican seeking a second term as state treasurer, said she has been a responsible manager of the state's bond debt and of two state-sponsored programs that help people save money for college tuition and expenses. She defended her decision to temporarily block enrollment in the prepaid tuition plan because of concerns that it was financially shaky. She said tax dollars should not be used to cover shortfalls in the program. |
July 21, 2015: WDAM: State candidates campaign in Lamar County
Among the attendees were State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, candidate for Attorney Gen. Mike Hurst, candidate for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Tony Smith as well as Stacey Pickering and Mary Hawkins Butler, who are both running for state auditor.
Among the attendees were State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, candidate for Attorney Gen. Mike Hurst, candidate for Southern District Public Service Commissioner Tony Smith as well as Stacey Pickering and Mary Hawkins Butler, who are both running for state auditor.
July 16, 2015: AP: Most Miss. incumbents continue with campaign cash advantage
The exception is still in the Republican primary for state treasurer, where challenger David McRae is reporting that he collected more campaign cash than incumbent Lynn Fitch, just as he did last month.
The exception is still in the Republican primary for state treasurer, where challenger David McRae is reporting that he collected more campaign cash than incumbent Lynn Fitch, just as he did last month.
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June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican incumbent Lynn Fitch: Raised $122,084. Spent $112,350. Cash on hand $106,313. 
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May 19, 2015:W: Next generation of women leaders gather at The W
Participants also will hear from a slate of speakers, moderators and mentors, including Monica Banks, Oktibbeha County chancery clerk; alumna Kay Cobb, former state senator and supreme court justice; Lynn Fitch, state treasurer; alumna Dr. Ricki R. Garrett, senior vice president for public affairs at Hayes Dent Public Strategies; Angela Turner, state senator; Dr. Erin Kempker, associate professor of history at The W; Lee Ann Mayo, Capitol Resources LLC; and Lydia Quarles, senior policy analyst for the Stennis Institute of Government, Mississippi State University. |
May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
Apr 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Is incumbent Fitch vulnerable?
Is Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch vulnerable this year even as most statewide incumbents appear to have re-election cakewalks?
Is Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch vulnerable this year even as most statewide incumbents appear to have re-election cakewalks?
Mar 25, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi treasurer has millions of unclaimed dollars awaiting residents
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has millions of dollars in unclaimed property and is trying to find who it belongs to in Mississippi.
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has millions of dollars in unclaimed property and is trying to find who it belongs to in Mississippi.
Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For State Treasurer: incumbent Lynn Fitch of Madison and David McRae of Madison, both Republicans.
For State Treasurer: incumbent Lynn Fitch of Madison and David McRae of Madison, both Republicans.
Feb 3, 2015: WDAM: Cookie time for the girl scouts
From now through mid-March, community members are invited to indulge their sweet tooth and support local Girl Scouts as they participate in the United States' leading entrepreneurial program for girls. A Financial Literacy Program Supported by Mississippi State Treasurer Lynn Fitch
From now through mid-March, community members are invited to indulge their sweet tooth and support local Girl Scouts as they participate in the United States' leading entrepreneurial program for girls. A Financial Literacy Program Supported by Mississippi State Treasurer Lynn Fitch
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fitch gets serious opponent; Bomgar rolling in campaign cash
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has drawn a serious opponent, with lawyer David McRae of Ridgeland announcing a run for the post.
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has drawn a serious opponent, with lawyer David McRae of Ridgeland announcing a run for the post.
Dec 13, 2014: Weidie Report: Taxpayer Flight to Political Event?
Others on the flight included State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, two Hosemann staffers, Cory Wilson, who is running for the legislature next year and works for Fitch, and even more interesting, State Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who had driven to North Mississippi with two staffers earlier in the day for insurance department business, flew back to Jackson on the plane for the return trip only.
Dec 2, 2014: Hattiesburg American: Fitch discusses new Treasury programs
On Monday, state Treasurer Lynn Fitch met with the Hattiesburg American, where she discussed several aspects of the new programs. It was one of several stops Fitch made Monday in Hattiesburg, including visits to the American Red Cross and the South Mississippi Children's Center.
Nov 18, 2014: State Treasurer: Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Ole Miss Hall of Famer Ken Lusas, Visa and Regions Kick Off Financial Football
Ken Lucas, 2014 inductee into the Ole Miss Hall of Fame and former corner back for the Seahawks and Panthers joined Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Regions Bank and Visa Inc. in the Magnolia State today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Mississippi teens.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
He is currently a senior adviser and counsel to State Treasurer Lynn Fitch.
Aug 19, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: MSNBC Rising Political Star: State Treasurer Lynn Fitch
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, a Republican, is the first woman to hold the position as treasurer.
July 25, 2014: Gulf Live: State Treasurer Lynn Fitch presents $213,000 unclaimed property check to Brandon man
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch presented John Dailey of Brandon with an unclaimed propertycheck this week.
Feb 26, 2014: WAPT: Unclaimed cash could be just a call or click away
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch said Mississippi residents have claimed $28 million in the past two years. She said there's more money available.
Others on the flight included State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, two Hosemann staffers, Cory Wilson, who is running for the legislature next year and works for Fitch, and even more interesting, State Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who had driven to North Mississippi with two staffers earlier in the day for insurance department business, flew back to Jackson on the plane for the return trip only.
Dec 2, 2014: Hattiesburg American: Fitch discusses new Treasury programs
On Monday, state Treasurer Lynn Fitch met with the Hattiesburg American, where she discussed several aspects of the new programs. It was one of several stops Fitch made Monday in Hattiesburg, including visits to the American Red Cross and the South Mississippi Children's Center.
Nov 18, 2014: State Treasurer: Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Ole Miss Hall of Famer Ken Lusas, Visa and Regions Kick Off Financial Football
Ken Lucas, 2014 inductee into the Ole Miss Hall of Fame and former corner back for the Seahawks and Panthers joined Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Regions Bank and Visa Inc. in the Magnolia State today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Mississippi teens.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
He is currently a senior adviser and counsel to State Treasurer Lynn Fitch.
Aug 19, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: MSNBC Rising Political Star: State Treasurer Lynn Fitch
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, a Republican, is the first woman to hold the position as treasurer.
July 25, 2014: Gulf Live: State Treasurer Lynn Fitch presents $213,000 unclaimed property check to Brandon man
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch presented John Dailey of Brandon with an unclaimed propertycheck this week.
Feb 26, 2014: WAPT: Unclaimed cash could be just a call or click away
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch said Mississippi residents have claimed $28 million in the past two years. She said there's more money available.
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- Ballotpedia - Lynn Fitch Treasurer -
Lynn Fitch (born October 5, 1961) is 54th State Treasurer of Mississippi. She was sworn in on January 5, 2012. She has the distinction of being the first Republican woman to hold that position. Prior to her election as state treasurer, Fitch served as Executive Director of the Mississippi State Personnel Board for three years. |
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