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Rabies Alert Issued for Southampton County, Virginia

The Southampton County Health Department has issued a public health alert after a skunk tested positive for rabies. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets, including ensuring vaccinations and avoiding contact with wild animals.

New York Disaster Emergency Declaration Extended

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state disaster emergency declared due to extreme temperatures and winter storms. The extension allows state and local governments to bypass standard procurement policies for essential supplies and services until March 19, 2026.

Executive Order Extending Disaster Emergency for Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended a disaster emergency declaration for New York County due to ongoing healthcare staffing shortages caused by a nursing strike. The order continues previous emergency measures through February 24, 2026, aiming to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

State AGs Seek Enforcement of Order on Disaster Funding

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 23 other states have filed a motion asking a federal court to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited FEMA from terminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The states allege the federal government has not complied with the order to resume funding for disaster preparedness projects.

Guilty Verdicts for Unlicensed Dentistry, Illegal Prescribing, Medicaid Fraud

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office secured guilty verdicts against Fritz Gabriel for Medicaid fraud, illegal prescribing, and unlicensed dentistry. Gabriel defrauded MassHealth of approximately $245,000 by billing for services not rendered and illegally prescribing controlled substances. Sentencing is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

State AGs Oppose Termination of Haiti TPS

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's effort to terminate Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The brief urges the Court of Appeals to affirm a lower court's decision to postpone the termination while litigation continues.

AG Bonta Seeks Enforcement of Disaster Funding Order

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 22 other states, has asked a federal court to enforce a prior order compelling FEMA to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The motion seeks to ensure billions in disaster preparedness funding are made available after FEMA failed to comply with a December 2025 court order.

Texas AG Sues TP-Link for CCP Device Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TP-Link Systems Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers about the privacy and security of its networking devices, and for allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to American devices. This lawsuit is the first in a series of actions against companies affiliated with Communist China.

Texas AG Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Election Integrity Advisory

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an email tipline for the public to report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. The advisory clarifies aspects of election law and emphasizes the risks posed by noncitizen voting and partisan efforts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

NY AG Warns of Pig Butchering Investment Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert and guide warning New Yorkers about "pig butchering" investment scams. The alert details how these scams operate, where victims are typically targeted, and provides steps to avoid becoming a victim.