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States urge Supreme Court clarification on regulating pharmacy benefit managers

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 32 attorneys general, has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to deliberate on states' authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The request was made through an amicus brief supporting Oklahoma's appeal for the Supreme Court to review a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. This decision stated that federal laws override Oklahoma's regulations on PBMs.

Arkansas AG celebrates court ruling allowing parts of Meta lawsuit to proceed

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LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today following a ruling in Polk County Circuit Court that allows parts of his lawsuit against the social media company Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, to proceed.

Officer and suspect identified in Cut Bank critical incident

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The Cut Bank Police Department has identified the officer and suspect involved in a critical incident that occurred on Saturday, June 8, in Cut Bank.

Michigan attorney general announces trial for signature collection fraud defendants

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Defendants Shawn Wilmoth, Jamie Wilmoth-Goodin, and Willie Reed are set to face trial following a decision by Judge John Chmura of the 37th District Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the trio has been charged with allegedly running a criminal enterprise aimed at defrauding several gubernatorial and judicial campaigns during the 2022 election cycle.

Price gouging hotline activated in response to flooding in Florida

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas affected by torrential downpours and dangerous flooding. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties.

Daniel Buchanan passes away at age 86 in Jamestown

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Daniel Buchanan, 86, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Jamestown.

Ottawa County nonprofit treasurer charged with stealing $60,000 meant for firefighters

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(PORT CLINTON, Ohio) — An Ottawa County man has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation discovered he embezzled more than $60,000 from the Danbury Township Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Attorneys general support increased Title IX protections amidst legal challenges

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New Jersey Attorney General Mathew J. Platkin, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle A. Henry led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief in the Northern District of Alabama. The brief supports the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule amidst lawsuits filed by Republican state attorneys general and groups seeking to challenge the rule’s enhanced protections.

Florida forms strike team against human trafficking linked to border policies

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Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the formation of the Florida Human Trafficking Strike Team, aimed at combating transnational criminal organizations that exploit border policies to traffic victims into the United States. This announcement follows a multiagency operation in Tampa Bay that dismantled a significant trafficking ring and rescued 10 victims.

US Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone

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PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement in response to the US Supreme Court decision in Food and Drug Administration vs. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which upheld access to Mifepristone.

Attorney General responds to Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone case

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OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Food & Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case challenging the FDA’s approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.

Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill mifepristone

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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion rejecting an attempt to limit women's right to reproductive freedom. In Food and Drug Administration, et al. v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that the plaintiffs — a group of anti-choice medical associations and individual doctors — do not have standing to challenge the United States Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of mifepristone.

Attorney General's office supports reform bills on guardianship

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LANSING – Today, Scott Teter, Division Chief of the Department of Attorney General Financial Crimes Division and head of the Elder Abuse Task Force, testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of House Bills 4909, 4910, 4911, and 4912. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that this bill package is a first step toward implementing reforms to Michigan’s guardianship statutes.

Attorney General Raoul responds positively as Supreme Court preserves medication abortion

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Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which will preserve access to medication abortion.

Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on Biden’s Title IX rule injunction

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The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has granted Attorney General Knudsen's request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule, according to Knudsen, compromises the rights and safety of girls and young women.

Indiana man sentenced for role in $5.6M international fraud scheme

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An Indiana man was sentenced today to three years in prison for his role in an international advance-fee scheme orchestrated from Nigeria that defrauded victims worldwide of over $5.6 million.

Attorney General Marshall Files Comments Opposing New Biden Rule on Stoves and Ovens

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 22 states in opposing the Biden Administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.

AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion on Questions Related to Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion addressing certain reporting requirements under the Michigan Constitution and the Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act (PFDA).

McCants Found Liable in Nebraska Game Day Experience Scam

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District Court Judge Jodi Nelson ordered Kenneth Jason McCants to pay $87k in restitution to the victims of the Nebraska Game Day Experience. Judge Nelson also ordered McCants to pay $252k in civil penalties and additional fees.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Arrests and Warrants for Several Individuals in Organized Retail Crime Operation

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the arrests of two fencers and issued warrants for two others involved in an organized retail crime ring.