One of the texts from 2017 showed Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who left office in 2020, was “on board” with the arrangement.
Former NFL player Brett Favre attends day 3 of SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. / Phil Bryant participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken InstitNewly revealed text messages show how deeply involved a Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to Brett Favre to help pay for one of the retired NFL quarterback’s pet projects.
New responded: "I would appreciate having the opportunity to follow through with all the good things we are working on, especially projects like Brett’s.""I love John so much. And you too," Favre responded to New, referring to the Mississippi Department of Human Services director at the time, John Davis.
According to court documents, Favre texted New on Aug. 3, 2017: "If you were to pay me is there anyway the media can find out where it came from and how much?"New responded: "No, we never have had that information publicized. I understand you being uneasy about that though. Let’s see what happens on Monday with the conversation with some of the folks at Southern. Maybe it will click with them. Hopefully.
In a July 11 court filing, New’s attorney wrote that Bryant directed her to pay $1.1 million in welfare money to Favre through the education center for "speaking at events, keynote speaking, radio and promotional events, and business partner development." About 1,800 Mississippi households received payments from the program in 2021, according to the Department of Human Services. A family of three must have a monthly income below $680 to qualify, and theIn pleading guilty, Nancy and Zachary New acknowledged taking part in spending $4 million of welfare money for the volleyball facility.
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