NC AG Press Releases

AG Jackson Defends Federal Lead Pipe Replacement Protections

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, joined by 16 other state attorneys general, filed a brief to defend a federal rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act that mandates public water systems replace lead service lines within 10 years. This action challenges a lawsuit filed by the American Water Works Association seeking to weaken these protections.

NC AG Sues to Block TV Merger, Citing Higher Prices and Reduced News

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar. The lawsuit alleges the merger would lead to higher cable and satellite bills for millions of North Carolina families and gut local newsrooms. The AG's office argues the deal violates antitrust laws by consolidating too much control over local television stations.

AG Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback Affecting North Carolina Gas Prices

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, joined by 23 other state AGs, is challenging an EPA rollback of vehicle pollution standards. The EPA's own analysis indicates this rollback will increase fuel costs for consumers by an estimated $1.5 trillion, leading to higher gas prices.

AG Jackson Urges Federal Action on Fentanyl Money Laundering via Messaging Apps

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson led a bipartisan group of state AGs in urging the federal government to address fentanyl money laundering through Chinese-based messaging apps like Weixin. The letter requests federal action to close a gap in law enforcement's ability to track illicit financial flows across international borders.