United States

Virginia AG Defends Fair Representation in Virginia Beach

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has filed to withdraw his predecessor's support for an inequitable city council representation system in Virginia Beach. This action aims to ensure fair and equitable representation for all residents in local elections.

State AGs Sue HHS Over Transgender Funding Policy

Attorney General Phil Weiser, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit challenges an HHS policy that conditions billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to a policy that discriminates against transgender people. The AGs argue HHS lacks the authority to impose these conditions and is illegally coercing states.

Eye Clinics Pay $520K for Illegal Medicaid Billing

Two Colorado eye clinics, Apex Vision and Wellness and Just for Grins Vision, have agreed to pay a combined $520,000 to resolve allegations of illegal Medicaid billing. The clinics are accused of overbilling for corrective lenses for children and young adults between 2019 and 2025.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Energy Emergency Order

Multiple State Attorneys General have joined a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order declaring an "energy emergency." The lawsuit argues that federal agencies are using this order to bypass environmental reviews and fast-track fossil fuel projects, posing risks to water resources.

State AGs Announce $17.85M Drug Price Fixing Settlements

A multistate coalition of 48 states and territories, led by Attorney General Phil Weiser, announced settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett Company and Bausch Health over allegations of drug price fixing. The settlements require cooperation with ongoing litigation and internal reforms. A new lawsuit was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz.

Agreement Protects SNAP Recipients' Data from Immigration Enforcement

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown secured an agreement with vendor Fidelity Information Services to protect the private data of over 1 million SNAP recipients. The agreement stems from a lawsuit filed to prevent the disclosure of recipient data to the USDA for immigration enforcement purposes.

State AGs Demand xAI Halt Nonconsensual Sexual Content Generation

35 State Attorneys General have demanded that xAI, the company behind X (Twitter) and Grok, immediately cease the generation of nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material by its AI chatbot. The letter warns that the company's outputs may violate state and federal laws, referencing the upcoming enforcement of the Take It Down Act.

Judge Rules USDOT Illegally Withheld EV Charging Infrastructure Funds

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds from 20 states and the District of Columbia. The ruling stems from a multi-state lawsuit challenging the agency's actions following an executive order.

State AGs Secure $17.85M Settlements in Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Attorneys General from 48 states and territories announced $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company and Bausch Health for alleged drug price-fixing conspiracies. The settlements resolve allegations of artificially inflating prices for generic prescription drugs and require internal reforms. A new complaint was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz.

State AG Sues Gambling Apps for Deceptive Practices and $225 Million

Ten State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against gambling app operators Playtika and Aristocrat for allegedly operating unlicensed gambling applications and engaging in deceptive practices. The suit seeks over $225 million in damages from Washingtonians and aims to halt these activities.