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DOJ legal services briefs committee on litigation workload, seeks continued litigation authority and an attorney slot
Summary
The Department of Justice’s legal services and state attorney units described heavy litigation workloads, notable cases and recent opioid/settlement administration. The department requested continuation of litigation funding and an additional attorney position to handle new natural‑resource damage claims and ongoing complex litigation.
The state attorney’s office and attached legal bureaus briefed the committee on current litigation workloads, ongoing major cases, and a request to continue litigation funding that supported the defense and prosecution of complex matters in recent years.
LFD staff told the committee the legal services division’s 2027 biennium request is roughly $2,000,000 higher than the base, including a request to continue litigation funding that was provided on a one‑time basis in the prior biennium. The division reported $1,000,000 being requested in general…
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