STATE-AG

Washington AG Sues DOE Over TransAlta Plant Order

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has sued the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in federal court, seeking to overturn an order to reopen the TransAlta coal power plant in Centralia. The AG also filed a separate FOIA lawsuit alleging the DOE unlawfully withheld records related to the order.

State AG Defends Firearms Act in Lawsuit

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown is defending the constitutionality of the state's Firearms Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) in a King County Superior Court case, Olen v. Precise Shooter. The AG's office filed an amicus brief to support the law, which holds gun sellers responsible for preventing sales to individuals at risk of self-harm.

State AGs Demand GoFundMe Remove Unauthorized Charity Pages

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with 20 other state attorneys general and charitable regulators, has sent a letter to GoFundMe demanding the removal of unauthorized charity pages. The coalition requires proof of removal within 14 days and greater transparency in fundraising solicitations.

State AGs Oppose SBA Rule Undermining Disaster Laws

California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Small Business Administration's interim final rule. The rule would preempt state and local permitting requirements following declared disasters, allowing contractors to self-certify compliance with building codes.

AG Bonta Supports Washington State Anti-Discrimination Law

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 13 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Washington State's motion for rehearing en banc. The brief opposes a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakened a Washington State law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, arguing it harms states' ability to protect residents.

State AGs Demand GoFundMe Prove Removal of Plagiarized Charity Pages

California and 21 other state Attorneys General sent a letter to GoFundMe demanding proof that the platform has removed all unauthorized donation web pages created using charities' information without their consent. The coalition has given GoFundMe 14 days to provide this proof and disclose further information.

State AGs Defend Law Preventing USPS Mailing of Handguns

New York, New Jersey, and Delaware Attorneys General are intervening in a lawsuit to defend a federal law (Section 1715 of the U.S. criminal code) that prohibits mailing handguns and concealable firearms via USPS. This action follows a DOJ opinion questioning the law's constitutionality.

Colorado Consumer Complaints Reach Record High in 2025

The Colorado Attorney General's office reported a record number of nearly 27,000 consumer complaints in 2025, a 10% increase from 2024. The top complaint categories included retail sales, professional services, real estate, and debt collection. This notice highlights the importance of reporting scams during National Consumer Protection Week.

EMT Sentenced for License Fraud

The Colorado Attorney General announced the sentencing of Lauren Wilson to six years in prison for falsifying her paramedic license application. Wilson pleaded guilty to attempting to influence a public servant after providing false information regarding her criminal history and birth date. This case highlights the importance of accurate credentialing in healthcare.

California DOJ Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

The California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, resulting in one fatality. This investigation is being conducted under the mandates of Assembly Bill 1506, which requires independent review of such incidents.