Paxton Secures $29.5M Vanguard Settlement for Coal Industry

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $29.5 million settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. to resolve claims of coordinated ESG-driven market manipulation. Vanguard will implement strong passivity commitments and offer proxy voting to investors, a first for the industry. This action is part of a larger multistate lawsuit against asset managers.

Samsung Agrees to Data Privacy Deal with Texas AG

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. requiring express consumer consent before collecting Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data from smart TVs. Samsung must update its smart TVs with clear disclosures and consent screens for Texans.

California AG Settles with Property Manager for Tenant Protection Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Redding property management company Property Upsurge for violating tenant protection laws. The company will pay $750,000 in tenant relief and debt relief, plus $50,000 in civil penalties, and must implement compliance measures.

California AG Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 24 state AGs, filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief defends birthright citizenship against a Trump administration executive order that sought to end it for children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents.

NY AG Sues Valve for Illegal Gambling via Loot Boxes

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve Corporation, a video game developer, for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through its popular games like Counter-Strike 2. The lawsuit claims that Valve's in-game 'loot box' feature violates New York's gambling laws and seeks to stop the practice and impose fines.

USITC Investigates Chinese Biotech State Support and Pricing

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched a fact-finding investigation into Chinese state support and pricing practices in the biotechnology sector. The investigation aims to assess the impact on U.S. industry competitiveness and market share, with a report expected by January 22, 2027.

USITC Investigates Economic Impact of Revoking PNTR for China Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into the economic impact of revoking permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) for China. The investigation will examine effects on the U.S. economy and industry over a six-year period, with a report due by August 21, 2026.

Colorado Youth Mental Health Action Day Resolution

The Colorado Legislature is considering SJR26-013, a resolution to recognize Youth Mental Health Action Day. The resolution has passed the Senate and is moving through the legislative process. This action aims to raise awareness for youth mental health initiatives.

Colorado Department of Agriculture Supplemental Appropriation

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has received a supplemental appropriation through HB26-1150. This bill provides additional funding to the department for its operations during the 2026 regular session.

Colorado HB26-1151: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Corrections

Colorado HB26-1151 enacts a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections for the 2026 Regular Session. The bill concerns state revenue and budget, specifically allocating additional funds to the corrections department.