The appointment of Justice Jeffrey Funke as the new Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court has been met with commendation from Attorney General Hilgers.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced the establishment of a new satellite office for the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office in Ogallala, Nebraska. This move aims to strengthen the presence of law enforcement support in Greater Nebraska, where two outstate investigators are currently stationed.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued a statement in response to the Nebraska Supreme Court's decision. The statement reads, "We appreciate the Supreme Court’s consideration of this important issue and are grateful that the Court provided clarity before the election."
Attorney General Mike Hilgers, representing a coalition of 24 states, has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to challenge the Biden-Harris Administration's electric-vehicle mandate for truck manufacturers. The case, Nebraska v. EPA, contests the new rule that imposes stringent emissions standards on heavy-duty vehicles, effectively pushing manufacturers toward producing more electric trucks.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has aligned with a coalition of 20 states to challenge a new rule proposed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) under the Biden-Harris Administration. The lawsuit, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, argues that the CMS rule could financially burden states and potentially force nursing homes out of business.
Attorney General Hilgers announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. This follows an investigation into a significant data breach involving one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, working closely with the states during this investigation, has also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott. Under the terms agreed upon with the Attorneys General, Marriott will enhance its data security practices using a dynamic risk-based approach, offer certain consumer protections, and pay $52...
New criminal charges have been filed in Hall County as part of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent signatures on petitions related to Nebraska's medical cannabis initiatives. Hall County Attorney Marty Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the charges against Jacy Todd, a notary public from York. Todd faces 24 counts of official misconduct for allegedly notarizing petition pages without the presence of circulators, which violates Nebraska law.
Today, in Dakota County District Court, Jason Jones, 44, was found guilty of the first-degree murders of Michele Ebeling and Gene, Janet, and Dana Twiford on August 4, 2022, in Laurel, Nebraska. Jones was also convicted of two counts of second-degree arson and four counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Attorney General Hilgers has announced the successful hosting of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit in Kearney, Nebraska this week. The event saw participation from over 200 individuals committed to combating human trafficking in the state.
Hall County Attorney Martin Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers held a joint press conference today to announce a Class IV felony charge related to fraudulent signatures found on petitions for the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation and Medical Cannabis Patient Protection.
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a Consumer Alert regarding a recent email extortion scam reported numerous times. Some Nebraskans have received highly personalized emails threatening to release allegedly embarrassing content unless the victim sends a large sum of money to a Bitcoin address. The scammer used the victim’s personal information, address, and an internet street image of their address in the scam email. The use of personal information can make these scams more frightening and believable.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed four additional lawsuits in Madison County as part of ongoing efforts to address unlawful conduct within the THC industry. The lawsuits target four shops in Norfolk: Smokin’ Deals, Smokes R. Less, Vapor Hutt, and NP Mart.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has issued a statement in response to the retirement of Chief Justice Heavican. Hilgers expressed his gratitude and congratulated Heavican on his retirement, acknowledging his extensive service to Nebraska.
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will host the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will feature multiple speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking.
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act and Nebraska antitrust laws.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to repurpose federal tax dollars for voter registration, which they argue threatens state authority over elections.
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning to retailers and consumers regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recall of Diamond Shruumz products. The recall encompasses all Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Micro-Dose and Mega-Dose/Extreme Gummies. Prophet Premium Blends, the product manufacturer, is cooperating with the recall.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has released key excerpts from internal TikTok documents, revealing that the platform is aware of its addictive nature, widespread compulsive use, and ineffective safety tools.
Attorney General Hilgers, along with a coalition of 15 state attorneys general led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, has filed a lawsuit in federal court to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens. The final plan, scheduled to take effect on November 1, would make over 200,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients eligible for taxpayer-subsidized health plans. This includes 2,420 individuals from Nebraska.
