Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves addresses supporters in Jackson, Miss., after winning the party primary, Aug. 8, 2023. A person who is being sued over allegations of welfare misspending filed a separate lawsuit against Reeves on Wednesday, Oct. 11, saying Reeves is trying to protect political allies. Spokespeople for Reeves said he is working to recover all welfare money that was misspent before he became governor. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One of the people being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over allegations of misspending welfare money has filed a separate lawsuit against Gov.
