STATE-AG

AG Secures Guilty Plea for Stealing Over $220,000 from Rest Home

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office announced a guilty plea from Luzia Wade for stealing over $220,000 from a Worcester rest home and its elderly residents. Wade was sentenced to a suspended jail term and ordered to pay restitution and cease working with the elderly.

California AG Warns Baby Food Companies on Heavy Metal Disclosure

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory to baby food companies regarding disclosure requirements for heavy metals under Assembly Bill 899. The advisory warns companies that current disclosure methods may not comply with the law, potentially leading to retailers being prohibited from selling products in California.

NY AG Statement on Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Ruling

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on a ruling concerning source of income protections for renters. The ruling by the New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, impacts housing discrimination lawsuits.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Illegal Tariffs

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 21 states and two governors, has sued the Trump administration to block new tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit argues these tariffs are illegal and violate the separation of powers, seeking a court order to declare them unlawful and issue refunds for costs paid by states.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, joined by 22 other states and two governors, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs. The lawsuit argues these tariffs, imposed without congressional approval, are illegal and increase costs for American consumers and businesses.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 23 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's latest round of tariffs. The coalition argues these tariffs were imposed without congressional approval and unlawfully increase costs for American consumers and businesses.

State AGs Urge Caution on Autonomous Hazardous Materials Transport Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by nine other state Attorneys General, urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to exercise caution in developing regulations for the autonomous transport of hazardous materials. The coalition emphasized the need for proven safety and reliability before allowing such systems to operate.

California AG Shuts Down Meth Lab, Seizes $1.2M in Drugs

California Attorney General Bonta announced the seizure of $1.2 million in methamphetamine and the arrest of three individuals during the dismantling of a major conversion lab in Turlock. The operation, involving multiple state, local, and federal agencies, recovered 280 pounds of drugs and eight firearms.

California AG Warns of Scams on Slam the Scam Day

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians about Social Security and government imposter scams on the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day. The alert highlights the increasing financial losses to scams reported by the FTC and provides tips for consumers to protect themselves.

State AGs Defend Contraceptive Access Against Trump Rules

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against Trump Administration regulations that allowed employers to restrict access to no-cost contraception. The brief argues these rules undermine the ACA and could shift millions in costs to individuals.