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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Attorney General Coleman Names New Chief of Staff, Communications Director in the New Year

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced two leadership promotions as he enters the second year of his term serving Kentuckians.

Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements With Facilities In North Grafton, West Bridgewater, And Salisbury Over Clean Water Act Violations

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced two separate settlements today with All Steel Fabricating, Inc. (All Steel) and Williams Scotsman, Inc. (WSI) to resolve allegations that each company, in separate instances, violated the Federal Clean Water Act.

Attorney General Bird Applauds Governor Reynolds’s Condition of the State Address

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement applauding Governor Kim Reynolds’s 2025 Condition of the State address.

Bork Jr. calls net-zero movement 'half-baked, fashionable impulses'

By Chris Dickerson |
Days after BlackRock left Net-Zero Asset Managers, which was created to align asset management companies and global climate goals, the coalition said it was suspending operations.NZAM made the announcement January 13.

Following Report Showing Alarming Increase in Hate Crimes Against Jewish Floridians, AG Moody to Host Law Enforcement Training to Combat Antisemitism

By Legal News Line |
Following the latest Hate Crimes in Florida Report showing an alarming increase in hate crimes against Jewish Floridians, Attorney General Ashley Moody will be hosting a law enforcement training to address antisemitism on college campuses.

Attorney General Formella Announces Dartmouth Health Policy Change Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Kidney Transplants

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that, following engagement with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, Dartmouth Health has officially revised its kidney transplant policy. Moving forward, Dartmouth Health will no longer require kidney transplant candidates to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Student Safety Legislation Including Cyberbullying and Hazing Prevention

By Legal News Line |
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) today announced the introduction of groundbreaking legislation aimed at addressing hazing and cyberbullying, marking a critical step toward protecting students across the state.

Attorney General Lopez is Sounding the Alarm Over Illegal Vapes Being Sold in Hawaiʻi

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anne Lopez is issuing letters to over 800 Hawaiʻi tobacco retailers and distributors that may be distributing and selling illegal tobacco products, most of which are originating from China.

Washington AG responds to Trump's executive orders

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Nick Brown has issued a statement regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump, expressing concern over their potential impact on residents of Washington.

Paxton sues Biden over offshore drilling ban during final hours

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration, challenging a recent decision on offshore drilling.

Michigan Attorney General reviews Trump's first-day executive orders

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed serious concerns about the executive orders signed by President Trump on his first day in office.

Attorney General James vows legal action against Trump's birthright citizenship order

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to President Trump's recent Executive Order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States.

Ken Paxton supports Trump's inauguration as new era begins

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed his support for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, marking what he describes as "the beginning of a new era" in America.

U.S. Senate passes Laken Riley Act; Attorney General Drummond praises decision

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval following the U.S. Senate's passage of the Laken Riley Act.

AG Taylor New Chair of Attorney General Alliance

By Legal News Line |
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Attorney General Alliance (AGA).

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Elder Abuse

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Ja’Layia McClendon, 28, of North Little Rock after she pleaded guilty in Pulaski County Circuit Court to the charge of Abuse of an Endangered or Impaired Adult, a Class D Felony.

Officer-involved death under investigation in Oneida County

By Legal Newsline |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in the Township of Newbold, Oneida County.

Bonta warns against rental bidding wars amid LA wildfires under state law

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to remind landlords that rental bidding wars leading to unlawful price increases are prohibited under the state's price gouging statute, Penal Code section 396.

Utica man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking and money laundering

By Legal Newsline |
Willie Alvarado, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Utica, New York, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.

Orosi utility board directors resign after election defeat

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber have confirmed that three former members of the Orosi Public Utilities District (OPUD) Board of Directors have resigned from their positions.