Congress Should Adequately Fund Legal Services Corporation
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on Congress today to provide adequate funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress in 1974 that gives financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. “For more than 40 years, LSC funding has helped veterans and…
The Impact Money Laundering and Security Threats have on Prosecutors’ Abilities to Deter and Lessen the Effect of the Illegal Trade of Persons and Goods
The illegal trade of goods and people is, almost exclusively, motivated purely by financial gain. Disrupting these criminal enterprises requires a thorough understanding of the trafficking eco-system.
Media Advisory: Protecting America’s Seniors is Focus of Attorneys General Meeting
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is holding a one-and-a-half-day Presidential Initiative Summit in Manhattan, Kan. Hosted by NAAG President and Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, it will focus on “Protecting America’s Seniors: Attorneys General United Against Elder Abuse.”
Media Advisory: Health Care is Focus of Attorneys General Meeting
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Southern Region is holding a one-and-a-half-day meeting in Nashville, Tenn. It will focus on “Healthcare Dynamics in the 21st Century” and Tennessee Attorney Herbert H. Slatery III will host. He serves as chair of the NAAG Southern Region.
New Director Chosen to Lead the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute
Washington, D.C. — Amy Tenney Curren has been chosen as the new director of the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI), a branch of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). Curren most recently served as assistant dean for Academic Services and Registrar and a member of the adjunct faculty at the American University Washington College…
Media Advisory: Reducing Violence is Focus of Attorneys General Meeting
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Eastern Region is holding a one-and-a-half-day meeting in Washington, D.C. It will focus on “Reducing Violence: Innovations that Work” and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine will host. He serves as chair of the NAAG Eastern Region.
State AGs Urge Swift Passage of Child Pornography Victim Bill
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass a federal bill known as the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2017 (S.2152). It establishes guidelines for restitution and seeks to ensure that victims receive timely and meaningful restitution. The…
Media Advisory: State Attorneys General Convene in DC for Winter Meeting
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), with a membership comprised of the 56 state, District of Columbia and territory attorneys general, will host its annual Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is the 2017-2018 NAAG president.
National Association of Attorneys General Appoints New Executive Director
Washington, D.C. —The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is announcing the appointment of Chris Toth as its new executive director following the U.S. Senate confirmation of Jim McPherson to serve as general counsel to the U.S. Department of the Army. The leadership transition was effective December 23. McPherson served as NAAG executive director for almost 10 years. He is…
Attorneys General Partner with Special Olympics
Washington, D.C. —The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), with its membership of 56 state and territory attorneys general, announced today a partnership with Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). LETR raises funds for and awareness about the Special Olympics movement worldwide. The national partnership will help increase the number of law enforcement officials involved in…
