CT Attorney General Press Releases

State AG Urges PURA to Reject Aquarion Sale

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong urged the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject the sale of Aquarion Company. The AG cited concerns that the sale would double household water bills, gut consumer protections, and end public oversight, despite PURA's preliminary approval.

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 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.

State AG Criticizes Aquarion Sale Approval, Citing Doubled Water Bills

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong criticized the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's preliminary approval of the Aquarion water company sale to a nonprofit, projecting doubled water bills for consumers. The decision reverses a prior denial and is expected to significantly impact public oversight and consumer protections.

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 Defend Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

24 State Attorneys General, including Connecticut AG William Tong, filed a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court. The coalition opposes an executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

State AG Secures $5.1M Tenant Relief Package

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $5.1 million financial relief package for tenants of Concierge Apartments. The agreement, resulting from an investigation into unsafe conditions, includes cash payments, free rent, and utility waivers. A second agreement addressing ongoing inspections and accountability is forthcoming.

State AGs Sue to Block Vaccine Schedule Overhaul

Attorney General William Tong, joined by 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's overhaul of the nation's childhood immunization schedule. The suit targets a CDC decision memo that removed seven childhood vaccines from the universally recommended list and challenges the replacement of the ACIP expert panel.

AG Tong Seeks Enforcement of Order Against FEMA Disaster Funding

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 23 states have filed a motion asking a court to enforce its December 11, 2025 order against FEMA. The motion seeks to compel FEMA to reverse its termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program and restore billions in disaster preparedness funding.

CT AG Investigates Concierge Apartments Over Tenant Complaints

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into Concierge Apartments management following tenant complaints about deteriorating conditions. A civil investigative demand seeks documentation regarding tenant issues, repairs, and management practices under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.