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14 January 2025

New Year Ushers In New AG Appointments, Legislative Agendas, And Key Updates

New Year Ushers In New AG Appointments, Legislative Agendas, And Key Updates...
United States Arkansas Colorado North Carolina Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Virginia Government, Public Sector
  • New Attorneys General:
    • North Carolina: Jeff Jackson took the oath of office as AG on January 1, 2025.
    • Oregon: Dan Rayfield, a Democrat, was sworn in as AG on December 31, 2024. He has established a Federal Oversight and Accountability cabinet, tapping experts in healthcare, law, and labor to advise his administration on the impacts of President-Elect Trump's Administration.
  • Other Appointments:
    • Arkansas: Solicitor General Nicholas Bronni has been appointed to the Arkansas Supreme Court by the Governor. AG Tim Griffin has named Deputy Solicitor General Dylan Jacobs as Interim Solicitor General.
    • Pennsylvania: AG Michelle Henry, a Democrat, has been appointed as the state's Inspector General. York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, a Republican, won the AG race in November and will take office on January 21.
    • South Dakota: AG Marty Jackley appointed former AG Mark Vargo as the attorney representing the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission.
    • Texas: AG Ken Paxton has appointed George Lane as Director of Government Relations, replacing Suzanna Hupp, who will now serve as Special Advisor to the Attorney General.
  • Other AG News:
    • Colorado: AG Phil Weiser, who has served since 2018 and is term-limited in 2026, announced his candidacy for governor in the 2026 election.
  • Stay Updated:
    • Use our AG Buzz tag to explore more significant developments in the world of attorneys general.

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