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Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Susan Collins
Senate Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, S-128
Washington,
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Susan Collins
Senate Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, S-128
Washington,D.C. 20510
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RE: Redefinition of "Hemp" under the November 2025 Appropriations Bill
Dear Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Chairman Cole and Chairwoman Collins,
We, the undersigned Attorneys General and chief legal officers of our respective states, thank Congress for standing strong in November 2025 and closing the loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that led to the proliferation of unregulated intoxicating hemp products throughout the country. Your action protected consumers, provided much-needed regulatory clarity, and preserved legitimate industrial, agricultural, and nonintoxicating hemp markets.
We respectfully urge Congress to continue that leadership by rejecting any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the November 2025 redefinition of "hemp" and by ensuring that the redefinition takes effect as enacted and remains in place thereafter.
Since enactment of the redefinition, States, federal agencies, businesses, and consumers have adjusted to a more consistent and responsible regulatory framework. Many States have aligned, or are in the process of aligning, their laws, regulations, and enforcement efforts with the new federal definition in reliance on Congress's action.
If the loophole is reopened or the new definition is weakened or repealed, States will face renewed litigation, inconsistent enforcement, regulatory uncertainty, increased youth access to intoxicating products, and disruption of lawful businesses that have already adjusted their operations to comply with the new federal framework. Equally as concerning, change at this stage would allow the return of unregulated intoxicating cannabis products that Congress appropriately chose to address.
For these reasons, we urge Congress to maintain the November 2025 redefinition of "hemp" and reject any effort to reopen the loophole that Congress acted decisively to close.
When Congress revised the "hemp" definition in November 2025, through the Appropriations Bill, Pub. L. 119-37, it capped total natural psychoactive cannabinoid content (including THC and THCA) at 0.4 milligrams per container. That definition now limits the total THC content of hemp to 0.3% on a dry weight basis and excludes "loophole" products.1 Where the 2018 definition focused on a single isomer (delta-9 THC, just one of the intoxicating chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant), the new definition accounts for all isomers of THC and other similar psychoactive cannabinoids to ensure that underregulated intoxicating hemp products can no longer reach consumer shelves.
The 2018 definition was misunderstood by market operators and consumers to legalize essentially any downstream hemp products (i.e., any containing hemp "derivatives, extracts, [or] cannabinoids") so long as the original plant and the final product contained less than 0.3% THC by weight. For reference, an 8-ounce package of hemp-derived gummy edibles could contain a total of more than 675 mg of THC while remaining under the 0.3% limit. The old definition also failed to explicitly impose any limits on other THC isomers like delta-8 and delta-10 THC.2 The new definition closes that loophole and ensures that hemp-derived products cannot contain levels of intoxicating cannabinoids unnatural to hemp plants.
Even States that have continuously banned the sale of intoxicating hemp products saw a proliferation in the sale of these products following the 2018 Farm Bill's passage, with legal challenges to the enforcement of State law. And in the years since the 2018 Farm Bill's passage, many States have tightened their hemp regulations to limit or ban intoxicating hemp products. States have done so, in large part, to protect their citizens' health and safety. During this time, some States have explicitly tethered their States' "hemp" definitions to the federal definition as a precautionary measure to ensure their laws continue to track federal law.3 Others have moved more recently-in the wake of the redefinition-to conform their state laws to the federal "hemp" definition, relying on the presumption that the new definition will go into effect in November of this year and remain in effect.
Many, if not most, States have already imposed greater limits than are supported by the new federal definition like (1) accounting for all THC isomers in their hemp definitions and excluding cannabis that contains a combined total amount of THC that is greater than 0.3% and (2) strict limitations on hemp products containing intoxicating cannabinoids. Other states, like Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio,4 and North Carolina have already seen legislative movement in the last seven months seeking to better align their States' definition of "hemp" with the new federal definition in various ways or otherwise assert greater control over the hemp market. Numerous States and federal agencies have also aligned their enforcement posture with the new federal hemp definition over the last seven months.5
Broadly, these actions point to a state-level response to requests by citizens, businesses, and lawmakers to implement common-sense regulations on the largely uncontrolled hemp product market. The new federal definition ensures both uniformity and safety throughout the nation. If the redefinition is not maintained, it will almost guarantee that these state efforts at regulation will be thrown into chaos.
Again, redefining hemp will not inhibit the cultivation of hemp for use in the industrial or agricultural sectors (among others), since hemp plants naturally contain low levels of intoxicating cannabinoids. The redefinition restores the 2018 Farm Bill's original goal of allowing the cultivation of hemp crops for uses within American industry-separate from the cultivation or processing of marijuana.
We again thank you for your commitment to American farmers, businesses, and the American people. Thank you for your work passing the 2025 Appropriations Bill, which will ensure a safe, orderly, well-regulated hemp market. We now ask that you continue your work to ensure that the American people and American businesses have access to safe, nonintoxicating hemp products.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General
William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General
Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General
Raul Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General
Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General
Rob Bonta, California Attorney General
Kathy Jennings, Delaware Attorney General
Anne E. Lopez, Hawaii Attorney General
Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General
Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General
Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General
Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General
Aaron Frey, Maine Attorney General
Anthony G. Brown, Maryland Attorney General
Lynn Fitch, Mississippi Attorney General
Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General
Mike Hilgers, Nebraska Attorney General
Aaron D. Ford, Nevada Attorney General
John Formella, New Hampshire Attorney General
Jennifer Davenport, New Jersey Attorney General
Letitia A. James, New York Attorney General
Drew Wrigley, North Dakota Attorney General
Andy Wilson, Ohio Attorney General
Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Attorney General
Dave Sunday, Pennsylvania Attorney General
Peter F. Neronha, Rhode Island Attorney General
Alan Wilson, South Carolina Attorney General
Marty Jackley, South Dakota Attorney General
Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General
Gordon C. Rhea, U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General
Derek Brown, Utah Attorney General
Charity R. Clark, Vermont Attorney General
Jay Jones, Virginia Attorney General
John B. McCuskey, West Virginia Attorney General
Keith Kautz, Wyoming Attorney General
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Original text and footnotes here: https://media.ark.org/ag/FINAL-Letter-to-Congress-Hemp-2026.pdf
News Release here: https://arkansasag.gov/news-release/attorney-general-griffin-leads-letter-with-34-ags-urging-congress-to-preserve-federal-hemp-reforms-and-prevent-the-return-of-intoxicating-hemp-products/
Okla. A.G. Drummond: Additional Charges Possible After TPS Audit Release
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Drummond: Additional charges possible after TPS audit release
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today responded to a forensic audit of Tulsa Public Schools' bond spending released by State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd. The audit builds on the investigation that led to criminal charges filed in June against former TPS administrator Chris Hudgins and two associates.
Drummond issued the following statement:
"This audit confirms what our June charges already
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Drummond: Additional charges possible after TPS audit release
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today responded to a forensic audit of Tulsa Public Schools' bond spending released by State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd. The audit builds on the investigation that led to criminal charges filed in June against former TPS administrator Chris Hudgins and two associates.
Drummond issued the following statement:
"This audit confirms what our June charges alreadymade clear - bond dollars meant to repair and improve Tulsa schools were instead treated as someone's personal piggy bank. I thank Auditor Byrd and her staff for their diligence in building out this record. My office is reviewing the full audit now, and we are not finished. Additional charges are on the table."
Hudgins was the director of bond and emergency management at TPS. He is accused of conspiring with Gayle Gwinup and Thomas McKenna, partners at an engineering firm. Together, they currently face 27 counts of conspiracy, embezzlement and kickbacks.
Every person arrested or charged is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/august/drummond-additional-charges-possible-after-tps-audit-release.html
N.J. A.G. Davenport and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign to Prevent Alcohol- and Drug-impaired Driving
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign to Prevent Alcohol- and Drug-impaired Driving
HTS Grants Over $700,000 to 107 Police Agencies
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement and public awareness campaign aimed at preventing crashes caused
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign to Prevent Alcohol- and Drug-impaired Driving
HTS Grants Over $700,000 to 107 Police Agencies
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement and public awareness campaign aimed at preventing crashes causedby alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
Running from August 19 through Labor Day, September 7, 2026, the campaign is part of a nationwide, high-visibility enforcement effort during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. Drivers can expect increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from New Jersey's roadways.
HTS has awarded more than $511,580 in grant funding to 106 local law enforcement agencies and $191,153 to the New Jersey State Police to support additional impaired-driving enforcement. Police departments will also participate in the mobilization as part of their ongoing commitment to reducing preventable crashes, injuries, and deaths.
"A celebration should never end with someone taking a chance behind the wheel," said Attorney General Davenport. "Impaired drivers put our children, passengers, families, pedestrians, cyclists, police officers, and everyone else using our roads in danger. Make the responsible decision before the festivities begin. Arrange a sober ride, designate a driver, or stay where you are. There is never an acceptable reason to drive impaired."
According to the most recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,367 people were killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes nationwide in 2024, accounting for approximately 20 percent of all traffic fatalities. That represents approximately 31 people killed every day in impaired driving crashes alone.
In New Jersey, 186 people were killed in crashes involving an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver in 2024. Impaired driving was a contributing factor in approximately 27 percent of the state's fatal crashes during that period.
The risks extend beyond alcohol. Cannabis, certain prescription medications, illegal drugs, and combinations of substances can affect judgment, coordination, reaction time, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle. A driver may be impaired even when the effects are not immediately obvious.
"Impairment affects judgment before many drivers recognize that they are no longer capable of driving safely," said Michael J. Rizol Jr., Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. "That is why the safest decision must be made in advance. Plan your ride home before drinking or using any impairing substance. A rideshare, taxi, sober friend, or overnight stay may require a little planning, but those choices are far better than an arrest, a crash, or a life permanently changed."
Drivers arrested for impaired driving face license suspension, significant fines and fees, higher insurance costs, mandatory participation in education or treatment programs, ignition interlock requirements, and possible incarceration. An impaired driver who causes a serious or fatal crash may also face years in prison and a permanent criminal record.
During New Jersey's 2025 Labor Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, participating law enforcement agencies made 1,612 impaired-driving arrests and issued 6,228 speeding summonses, 3,192 seat belt citations, and 1,526 cell-phone use citations. Officers also issued 88,599 additional summonses for other motor vehicle violations.
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety urges everyone to plan a safe ride before drinking or using any impairing substance, never ride with or allow an impaired person to drive, and report suspected impaired drivers when it is safe to do so by calling 911.
"Preventing impaired-driving tragedies is a responsibility we all share," said Director Rizol. "Law enforcement will be highly visible throughout the mobilization, but every driver, passenger, friend, and family member also has a role to play. Make a plan, drive sober, and help others get home safely."
For additional information about impaired driving and other traffic safety initiatives, visit the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety website. www.NJSafeRoads.com.
2026 Final Grantee List (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-0818_SLDC-2026-Final-Grantee-List.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-and-division-of-highway-traffic-safety-announce-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign-to-prevent-alcohol-and-drug-impaired-driving/
Md. A.G. Office: Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Bel Air
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Bel Air
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Bel Air Police Department (BAPD) officer involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 57-year-old Francisco Aparicio-Munoz, who resided in Bel
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Decedent and Officer Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Bel Air
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Bel Air Police Department (BAPD) officer involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 57-year-old Francisco Aparicio-Munoz, who resided in BelAir, Maryland.
The involved BAPD officer is identified as Officer Christopher Birch. Officer Birch has 2 months of BAPD service and 3 years of law enforcement experience and is currently assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division.
The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
The officer had a body-worn camera. There also is private cell phone video from the incident. The IID will generally release body-worn video footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.
To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Bel-Air.aspx
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/-Decedent-and-Officer-Identified-in-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Bel-Air-.aspx
Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
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BOSTON -Today, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources in New England and across the country. In New England, the combined company would own the region's two remaining nuclear
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
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BOSTON -Today, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources in New England and across the country. In New England, the combined company would own the region's two remaining nuclearpower plants that supply nearly a quarter of New England's electricity.
The states, through the New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), are calling for careful federal review of the merger and its potential impacts on electricity costs, competition, and reliability.
"I have serious concerns about the impacts of the NextEra-Dominion merger on families and businesses that are already paying too much for energy," said Governor Healey. "NextEra has a troubling record of driving up energy bills and preventing Massachusetts from building the energy infrastructure we need to power our communities. This merger would give this company tremendous leverage over our energy future. Federal regulators need to closely scrutinize what this would mean for customer bills, competition, and the reliability of our energy system. My administration will be intervening at the federal level to defend our communities from higher energy bills."
In the joint statement, New England states called out both companies for past actions that drove up energy costs in the region. NextEra spent $20 million to block the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, delaying the project for years. The Maine Ethics Commission ultimately fined two opposition groups for failing to disclose NextEra's financial backing. Further, a NextEra subsidiary was ordered to refund millions after charging ratepayers for a proposed transmission project that was never built. Additionally, Dominion Energy pressured Connecticut to enter into a long-term agreement after threatening to close Millstone Power Station.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Attorney General's Office have both filed motions to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding overseeing the merger. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is working with NESCOE on next steps.
"On behalf of Massachusetts ratepayers, my office is closely reviewing this proposed merger and evaluating its potential impact on retail ratemaking, resource adequacy, and wholesale market operations," said Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. "The size and scope of these companies' existing portfolios, along with their historical business practices, raise significant questions. My office intends to participate in the open FERC proceeding and continue to advocate before federal regulators to protect the interests of Massachusetts residents."
* Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Since taking office, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll's top priority has been lowering costs, making life easier and protecting what makes Massachusetts the best place to live, work and learn.
* Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
EEA seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's environmental resources while ensuring a clean energy future for the state's residents. Through the stewardship of open space, protection of environmental resources, and enhancement of clean energy, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
* Department of Public Utilities
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) oversees investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. In addition, the DPU regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, and transportation network companies. We also oversee the safety of natural gas pipelines.
* Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Original text here: https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-new-england-governors-sound-alarm-over-proposed-energy-merger
Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Island Harvest in Suffolk County as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alongside the U.S.
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ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Island Harvest in Suffolk County as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alongside the U.S.Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 other states revealed that Cal-Maine, Versova, and Hickman's illegally coordinated to influence a daily price index for eggs. The investigation alleged that this coordination artificially increased prices for retailers and consumers throughout the country for years. Under a settlement with the states, the three egg producers will deliver 53 million eggs to food banks in the 17 participating states, including 4,968,000 eggs to New York. In addition to the egg deliveries, the companies will pay $3.3 million to the states and make changes to their practices to prevent future violations of the law. The delivery of 11,700 cartons of a dozen eggs to Island Harvest is part of a series of deliveries to food banks statewide.
"Families throughout New York count on eggs for an affordable and balanced diet," said Attorney General James. "After investigating the corporations behind an illegal effort to inflate egg prices, my office is helping deliver millions of eggs to food banks across the state. I thank Island Harvest for their work to deliver these eggs to Long Island families."
"Eggs are a highly nutritious, versatile, and wholesome food item that is frequently requested by the people we serve," said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. "We are grateful to Attorney General James for considering the state's network of food banks while negotiating this settlement in such a thoughtful way. The eggs will be distributed among our network of food pantries and emergency feeding programs to benefit families across Nassau and Suffolk counties."
More than 140,000 eggs delivered to Island Harvest that will be distributed throughout Long Island
Attorney General James and the coalition's investigation found that beginning at least as early as 2022, these three major egg producers secretly coordinated their bidding strategies to influence the daily egg price quotes published by Urner Barry, a benchmark pricing service widely used in egg supply contracts. The companies submitted sham bids at artificially inflated prices to distort the market, then withdrew those bids, intentionally aiming to raise the Urner Barry price quotes. By manipulating the Urner Barry benchmark, the companies artificially inflated the price of eggs paid by retailers and consumers nationwide.
As a result of settlements with OAG and the coalition of states, the three companies will deliver a total of 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofit organizations across the participating states and pay a combined $3.3 million. Under a separate settlement with DOJ and the coalition of states, the companies will also adopt compliance measures to prevent future illegal coordination. New York will receive 4,968,000 eggs, all of which will be distributed through Feeding New York, the statewide network overseeing New York's food banks. To date more than 1.5 million eggs have been distributed so far to food banks in Brooklyn, Rochester, Syracuse, the Southern Tier, the Bronx, Westchester County, and Buffalo. Deliveries statewide will continue through October.
"Colluding to artificially increase the price of food hurts all New Yorkers, but especially those who have the least," said Senator Monica Martinez. "This settlement with liable egg producers will help put food on the tables of Long Islanders who need it most. I thank Attorney General James for holding these companies accountable and ensuring this settlement provides relief to those most directly hurt by their actions."
"Long Island families are feeling the pressure of rising grocery costs and the increasing price of everyday essentials," said Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos, Chair of the Long Island Delegation of the Assembly. "No family should have to pay more because companies engage in illegal business practices. I thank Attorney General James for holding these companies accountable and for turning this settlement into meaningful relief for New Yorkers in need. Getting nutritious food to Long Island food banks and nonprofit organizations is a common-sense way to help families and communities."
"It's appalling that companies are engaging in this kind of greedy behavior at a time when everyday working families are struggling to make ends meet," said Assemblymember Charles Lavine. "I applaud Attorney General James for fighting for New Yorkers and holding them accountable."
"I am pleased that the eggs secured through this settlement will be distributed to food pantries across Long Island," said Assemblymember Tommy John Schiavoni. "As a member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, I understand the importance of supporting our agricultural industry, while ensuring that families have access to fresh, nutritious food. I commend Attorney General James for making sure that these eggs directly benefit communities across New York state."
"I appreciate Attorney General James' commitment to holding companies accountable and ensuring that this settlement directly benefits those impacted in the most egregious way," said Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages. "New York receiving over four million eggs will provide valuable support to food banks across the state and the communities most in need."
"It's no secret that grocery prices are hitting levels never seen before, making it even harder for working families to make ends meet," said Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason A. Richberg. "Companies coordinating to fix prices on something as vital as eggs while folks are stretching their paychecks to afford the essentials is truly shameful. With demand growing and our local pantries and food banks under increased strain not seen in decades, any and all help is welcome. As always, thank you to Attorney General James for always looking out for New Yorkers!"
"At a time when soaring costs are already stretching family budgets to the absolute limit and federal hunger relief programs like SNAP have been slashed, it is even more important than ever to root out and dismantle schemes that seek to manipulate the cost of daily essentials like eggs," said Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton. "As someone who raised three daughters as a single mother, I applaud Attorney General James for protecting consumers and securing a settlement that delivers real and immediate relief to families across the Empire State."
"As the cost of nutritional staples like eggs continue to soar, it is deeply troubling to know that part of the reason was directly attributable to market manipulation at the hands of unscrupulous actors," said Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis. "I applaud Attorney General James for upholding the law and reaching a settlement that will deliver direct assistance for families in need here in Nassau County and across New York."
"At a time when grocery costs are continuing to rise, and families are struggling to put daily essentials on the table, it is simply appalling to know that these major corporations conspired against themselves to rig the market against consumers in the name of ill-begotten windfall profits," said Nassau Legislator Arnold W. Drucker. "I applaud Attorney General James and her office for breaking up this scheme and delivering relief that will directly aid local families in their hour of need."
"We are grateful to Attorney General James for securing this settlement and delivering meaningful relief to hardworking families across Long Island," said Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule. "At a time when the rising cost of groceries continues to strain household budgets, these eggs will help put nutritious food on the table for families who need it most. We thank the Attorney General for standing up for consumers and ensuring this settlement directly benefits New Yorkers."
"Grocery prices have been squeezing working families for years, and now we know that some of that pain was manufactured," said Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks. "I am grateful to Attorney General James and her office for fighting for our residents at a moment when they can least afford to be taken advantage of. This settlement puts food directly into the hands of Long Island families, and I want to thank the food banks and volunteers who will make sure every one of these eggs reaches someone who needs it."
"I'm grateful to Attorney General James for ensuring this settlement provides meaningful support for families in our communities," said Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nunez. "These eggs will help our local food banks and pantries provide fresh, nutritious food to families across Nassau and Suffolk, making a real difference for neighbors facing food insecurity."
"By upholding the law and protecting fairness in the marketplace, this settlement will ensure that the cost-of-living crisis is not further exacerbated by acts of collusion," said Nassau County Legislator Viviana L. Russell. "I appreciate the tireless efforts of Attorney General James and her team, work which will yield essential resources and awareness in the fight to end hunger in New York and our nation."
"Families across Nassau County and New York have already been struggling with the rising cost of groceries, and no company should be allowed to make that burden heavier by illegally manipulating prices," said Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages. "I commend Attorney General James and her partners for holding these egg producers accountable and securing meaningful relief. The nearly five million eggs coming to New York food banks will help put food directly on the tables of families who need it most. This settlement sends a clear message: profiting at the expense of hardworking families will not go unchecked."
Joining Attorney General James and DOJ in securing this settlement were the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
For New York, this matter was handled by Assistant Attorneys General Isabella Pitt and James Yoon, Senior Enforcement Counsel Michael D. Schwartz, and Legal Fellow Amanda McBain of the Antitrust Bureau, and with the assistance of Assistant Attorney General John P. Figura of the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Elinor R. Hoffmann and Deputy Bureau Chief Amy McFarlane. The Antitrust Bureau is part of the Division of Economic Justice, overseen by Chief Deputy Attorney General Christopher D'Angelo and First Deputy Attorney General Meghan Faux.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-secures-more-140000-eggs-long-island-families
Attorney General James Announces $4 Million to Support Community Organizations in the Bronx
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces $4 Million to Support Community Organizations in the Bronx
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office will deliver approximately $4 million to support nonprofit community organizations in the Bronx. Astor Services for Children and Families, Bronx Children's Museum, Bronx Council on the Arts, Bronx River Alliance, Bronx Works, Morris Heights Health Center, New York Botanical Garden, Part of the Solution, and Renaissance
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ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Announces $4 Million to Support Community Organizations in the Bronx
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office will deliver approximately $4 million to support nonprofit community organizations in the Bronx. Astor Services for Children and Families, Bronx Children's Museum, Bronx Council on the Arts, Bronx River Alliance, Bronx Works, Morris Heights Health Center, New York Botanical Garden, Part of the Solution, and RenaissanceYouth Center will each receive $300,000 as a result of a dispute resolved by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) over the estate of former Bronx resident Herman Price. The remaining funds will be distributed to the Price Family Foundation, a private foundation that will use the funds to make grants to charitable organizations in the Bronx.
"I am proud to announce $4 million in funding to support community organizations in the Bronx," said Attorney General James. "The programming and services these organizations provide are integral to the health, safety, and vibrance of neighborhoods from Woodlawn to Mott Haven. I am grateful that this successful result will help ensure Mr. Price's estate continues to serve the borough he loved."
Mr. Price passed away in 2017 at the age of 96, leaving behind an estate worth approximately $7.9 million. In his self-made will, Mr. Price bequeathed his estate to the "Price Foundation" upon his death, though no such organization exists. When Mr. Price's next of kin moved to claim the entire estate, the Price Family Foundation objected, asserting it was the intended recipient of the estate. As New York's primary regulator of charitable bequests in estates and trusts, OAG intervened in the ensuing litigation and successfully negotiated a settlement to ensure fair distribution of Mr. Price's estate.
As a result of OAG's intervention, Mr. Price's next of kin have agreed to receive $3.5 million and nine charitable organizations selected in consultation with OAG will receive a total of $2.7 million. The nine organizations include:
* Astor Services for Children and Families, a mental and behavioral health clinic that provides affordable counseling and educational services to children and families in the Bronx.
* Bronx Children's Museum, a museum dedicated to nurturing creativity, wonder, and a love of learning through interdisciplinary academic programs.
* Bronx Council on the Arts, a cultural organization that facilitates and supports the arts and local artists through workshops, artist residencies, and community engagement programs.
* Bronx River Alliance, a community-led environmental conservation organization dedicated to improving the Bronx River corridor by restoring the Bronx River and coordinating the construction of the Bronx River greenway.
* Bronx Works, a multi-service organization that aims to reduce poverty and empower youth by helping individuals and families enter the workforce and live independently.
* Morris Heights Health Center, a community-based healthcare organization that offers high- quality, affordable healthcare to individuals and families in Morris Heights and throughout the Bronx.
* New York Botanical Garden, a beloved, acclaimed green space with deep community ties that offers cultural and educational programming.
* Part of the Solution, a community-based organization that fights poverty and hunger in the Bronx by providing personalized financial services and food security.
* Renaissance Youth Center, an educational center that provides a safe haven for Bronx youth where they can access tutoring, coaching, and other enrichment programs.
The remainder of the estate - approximately $1.3 million - will benefit the Price Family Foundation, which will grant the funds to various nonprofits in the Bronx.
This matter was handled by Trusts and Estates Section Chief Mary Kim and Assistant Attorney General Judith Woods under the supervision of Bureau Chief James Sheehan, all of the Charities Bureau. The Charities Bureau is part of the Division for Social Justice, which is overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Meghan Faux.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-announces-4-million-support-community-organizations-bronx
