STATE-AG

Attorney General Criticizes Rate Increase for Yankee Gas

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong criticized the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for approving an additional $4 million rate increase for Eversource-owned Yankee Gas. This decision follows previous rate hikes and penalty eliminations for other utility companies, drawing strong condemnation from the AG regarding the impact on consumers.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over College Data Demand

Massachusetts and 16 other State Attorneys General are suing the Trump Administration to halt new data reporting requirements for colleges and universities. The coalition argues the demand, related to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, jeopardizes student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations and penalties.

MV Realty Settlement with Massachusetts AG

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reached a $2.25 million settlement with MV Realty of Massachusetts, LLC, its CEO, and COO. The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive business practices and predatory mortgage agreements, requiring MV Realty to release obtained mortgages and saving consumers at least $7 million.

Massachusetts Charter Schools Subject to Public Records Law

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured a Supreme Judicial Court ruling that charter schools are subject to the state's Public Records Law. The court affirmed that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School must comply with public records requests, reinforcing transparency requirements for taxpayer-funded educational institutions.

State AGs Oppose Trump Administration's No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 10 other State Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's "no-bond" immigration detention policy. The brief argues the policy violates due process and federal statutes by mandating indefinite detention without bond hearings for certain non-citizens.

NY AG and NYPD Announce Takedown of Stolen Vehicle Ring

New York Attorney General Letitia James and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the takedown of a multistate stolen vehicle ring. Five individuals were charged with 92 crimes for their roles in selling over 40 stolen cars valued at more than $1 million across New York and New Jersey.

State AGs Sue Dept of Education Over Data Demand

A coalition of 17 State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has sued the U.S. Department of Education over new data collection requirements for colleges and universities. The lawsuit alleges the demand for race and sex-disaggregated admissions and outcomes data violates federal law and student privacy, and was implemented unlawfully.

State AGs Sue Education Dept. Over Data Demand

A coalition of 10 state Attorneys General, led by Colorado AG Phil Weiser, has sued the U.S. Department of Education to halt new data collection requirements for higher education institutions. The lawsuit challenges the department's demand for race and sex-based data, arguing it is an unlawful expansion of the IPEDS system and jeopardizes student privacy.

State AGs Continue Live Nation Antitrust Case

Multiple state Attorneys General, led by Connecticut AG William Tong, announced they will continue litigation against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry. The states are proceeding independently of the federal government, seeking stronger remedies than a recently announced settlement.

37 Missing Children Found, 7 Suspects Arrested in Riverside County Operation

California Attorney General and Governor announced the recovery of 37 missing children and the arrest of 7 suspects in Riverside County as part of Operation Safe Return. The operation, a collaboration between state and federal agencies, focused on high-risk missing children.