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W.Va. A.G. McCuskey to Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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AG McCuskey to Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
Attorney General JB McCuskey is standing up for West Virginia's energy workers and states' rights in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the brief, West Virginia, Alabama and a 24-state coalition, are urging the Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers.
The amicus or "friend
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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AG McCuskey to Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
Attorney General JB McCuskey is standing up for West Virginia's energy workers and states' rights in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the brief, West Virginia, Alabama and a 24-state coalition, are urging the Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers.
The amicus or "friendof the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allowing a single Colorado locality to hold the entire energy industry liable for global climate change under state law would unconstitutionally allow one jurisdiction to dictate national energy policy -- and deal a devastating blow to states like West Virginia that depend on traditional energy production.
"States, cities or municipalities cannot use local laws to impose their far-left ideology on the rest of the country. This is an attempt to fill their coffers at the expense of the rest of the nation. We have fought this kind of climate warfare before and we will continue to fight it, not only to protect our energy industries, but because it's the right and constitutional thing to do," Attorney General McCuskey said.
This brief is the latest in a series of steps taken by Attorney General McCuskey to protect West Virginia's energy interests. In addition to filing lawsuits against Vermont and New York over their state superfund laws, the Attorney General has led or joined coalitions to stop regulatory overreach by federal agencies and other states.
West Virginia and Alabama co-led the brief and were joined by Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
Read the amicus brief here (https://ago.wv.gov/media/37717/download?inline).
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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/ag-mccuskey-supreme-court-one-city-cannot-set-energy-policy-whole-country
Okla. A.G. Drummond Blasts Stitt for Weaponizing Audits
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Drummond blasts Stitt for weaponizing audits
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today welcomed Gov. Stitt's call for an audit, saying the governor has a well-established habit of siccing auditors on anyone who refuses to bow to him.
"It comes as no surprise that Gov. Stitt has called for an audit of my office. He has a well-established pattern of targeting those who hold him accountable. I welcome it.
"Before Oklahomans accept the premise of this audit request
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Drummond blasts Stitt for weaponizing audits
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today welcomed Gov. Stitt's call for an audit, saying the governor has a well-established habit of siccing auditors on anyone who refuses to bow to him.
"It comes as no surprise that Gov. Stitt has called for an audit of my office. He has a well-established pattern of targeting those who hold him accountable. I welcome it.
"Before Oklahomans accept the premise of this audit requestat face value, they should understand what our budget actually is. Nearly 64 cents of every dollar that flows through the Attorney General's Office is not an operating expense - it is pass-through funding that goes directly back to Oklahomans. That includes restitution to independent pharmacies recovered through pharmacy benefit manager enforcement, opioid settlement funds distributed to communities devastated by the addiction crisis, grants to county sheriffs, and other funds that exist solely to put money in the right hands.
"Over the last three years, the State Legislature has repeatedly seen fit to expand the responsibilities and budget of my office. That's not an accident. They allocated additional authority over pharmacy benefit management enforcement and compliance and charged us with combating human trafficking. Why? Because this office gets results, and because someone has to clean up the messes left behind.
"In 2023, I stood up the Organized Crime Task Force specifically to address the illegal marijuana crisis -- a crisis that took root and flourished under the governor's watch. Since then, we have shut down more than 7,000 illegal operations across this state.
"The Legislature has responded to our performance by giving us more resources. The governor has responded by calling for an audit. Oklahomans can draw their own conclusions about what that says.
"My office has nothing to hide."
Of the Attorney General's $180 million budget, more than $115 million is pass-through funding for restitution and grants returned directly to Oklahomans.
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/may/drummond-blasts-stitt-for-weaponizing-audits.html
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Orange County Due to Chemical Incident
SACRAMENTO, California, May 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Orange County Due to Chemical Incident
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor's declaration of state of emergency in response to an overheating tank of methyl methacrylate at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove, California. Beginning May 21, a chemical storage tank containing approximately 5,000 to 7,000
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SACRAMENTO, California, May 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Orange County Due to Chemical Incident
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor's declaration of state of emergency in response to an overheating tank of methyl methacrylate at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove, California. Beginning May 21, a chemical storage tank containing approximately 5,000 to 7,000gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile and highly flammable liquid, began heating up and emitting toxic fumes at a GKN Aerospace facility in the City of Garden Grove within Orange County. Tens of thousands of residents from surrounding areas have been evacuated amid the possibility of the tank spilling or exploding. In today's alert, Attorney General Bonta reminds all Californians that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396. Californians who believe they have been the victim of price gouging should report it to their local authorities or to the Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/report. To view a list of all price gouging restrictions currently in effect as a result of proclamations by the Governor, please visit the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Price Gouging webpage.
"Amid the developing situation in Orange County, I urge residents in the impacted area to stay alert, follow all evacuation orders immediately, and monitor official channels for critical updates. California's price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on housing, gas, food, and other essential supplies," said Attorney General Bonta. "If you see price gouging, I encourage you to immediately file a complaint with my office online at oag.ca.gov/report or contact your local police department or sheriff's office. Stay safe, California."
Stay Up to Date:
Orange County Fire Authority:
* Instagram: @ocfireauthority
* Facebook: Orange County Fire Authority
* X: @OCFireAuthority
City of Garden Grove: https://ggcity.org/emergency
California law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10%, the price a seller charged for an item before a state or local declaration of emergency. For items a seller only began selling after an emergency declaration, the law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds the seller's cost of the item by more than 50%. This law applies to those who sell food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials, and gasoline. The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, transportation, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations, and rental housing. Exceptions to this prohibition exist if, for example, the price of labor, goods, or materials has increased for the business.
Violations of the price gouging statute are misdemeanors. The Attorney General and local district attorneys and city prosecutors can enforce the statute.
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Original text here: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-issues-consumer-alert-price-gouging-following-state-16
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Nearly $2 Million Settlement to Protect Veterans From Misleading Disability Claims Practices
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Nearly $2 Million Settlement to Protect Veterans from Misleading Disability Claims Practices
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced her office has secured $1.95 million in restitution, civil penalties, and fees from White Tanks Group LLC, doing business as VetLink Solutions, and its principals, after the company allegedly misled veterans seeking disability benefits increases.
"In Arizona, we are so grateful for our veterans and they have
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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Nearly $2 Million Settlement to Protect Veterans from Misleading Disability Claims Practices
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced her office has secured $1.95 million in restitution, civil penalties, and fees from White Tanks Group LLC, doing business as VetLink Solutions, and its principals, after the company allegedly misled veterans seeking disability benefits increases.
"In Arizona, we are so grateful for our veterans and they haveearned our support and protection," said Attorney General Kris Mayes. "My office will not allow companies to exploit veterans who are simply trying to access the benefits they have bravely earned."
The consent judgment, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, resolves allegations that VetLink Solutions violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act by misleading veterans about the nature of its services, implying that it could perform services that only VA accredited representatives were authorized to provide, and improperly charging thousands of dollars for services that accredited VA representatives could not charge.
From 2019 through 2024, the company advertised its services nationwide and implied it could guide veterans through the disability benefits claims process, promising unrealistic increases in benefits, including claims related assistance. It used a prohibited contingency fee payment structure and charged some customers unreasonable amounts for the services provided, including substantial fees, sometimes as high as $12,000, tied to the veteran's increased disability payments. VetLink continued these practices despite the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sending two cease-and desist letters.
"Veterans deserve trusted assistance--not deceptive sales tactics," Mayes added. "My office will continue to hold accountable anyone who tries to take advantage of our veterans."
As part of the consent judgment, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has obtained $1.2 million in restitution from VetLink, which ceased operating in 2024. The Attorney General will distribute these funds to Arizona veterans who purchased VetLink's services, and any remaining restitution will be distributed to veterans in other states.
Under the settlement:
* $1.2 million will be returned to eligible veterans as restitution
* $700,000 will be directed toward civil penalties supporting the Consumer Protection-Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund.
* An additional $50,000 will cover attorneys' fees and costs.
* Defendants are permanently prohibited from misleading consumers about their affiliation with the VA or their authority to prepare, present, or prosecute VA benefit claims unless they have received VA accreditation.
There is no need for eligible customers to file a complaint with our office. A claims administrator will send a postcard to VetLink's customers within the next few weeks to notify them of their eligibility to receive restitution and to provide instructions on completing a claim form. If you believe you are eligible but do not receive a postcard from the claim administrator within the next few weeks, please check the Arizona Attorney General's website, www.azag.gov, for instructions on how to contact the administrator directly.
This matter was handled by Assistant Attorneys General Suzanne Pendergast, Alyse Meislik, and Amanda Salvione from the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section.
A copy of the complaint (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=2e19cc623f&e=9153ff6c96) is available. A copy of the signed Consent Judgment (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=a29aaecf31&e=9153ff6c96) that is pending court approval is available.
If you believe you are a victim of consumer fraud or unfair practices, you can file a complaint with the Arizona Attorney General's Office at www.azag.gov/consumer. If you need a complaint form sent to you, you can contact the Attorney General's Office in Phoenix at (602) 542-5763, in Tucson at (520)628-6648, or outside the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas at (800) 352-8431.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-announces-nearly-2-million-settlement-protect-veterans
Alaska Acting A.G. Mills Joins Multistate Settlement With Fintech Companies GreenSky LLC and GreenSky Holdings LLC
JUNEAU, Alaska, May 23 -- Alaska Acting Attorney General Cori Mills issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Acting AG Mills Joins Multistate Settlement with Fintech Companies GreenSky, LLC and GreenSky Holdings, LLC
(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Acting Attorney General Mills announced a multistate settlement with GreenSky, a fintech business which facilitates consumer loans. GreenSky authorized businesses, particularly home improvement and medical businesses, to offer financing through its loans.
But Attorney General's Offices across the country received consumer complaints that
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JUNEAU, Alaska, May 23 -- Alaska Acting Attorney General Cori Mills issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Acting AG Mills Joins Multistate Settlement with Fintech Companies GreenSky, LLC and GreenSky Holdings, LLC
(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Acting Attorney General Mills announced a multistate settlement with GreenSky, a fintech business which facilitates consumer loans. GreenSky authorized businesses, particularly home improvement and medical businesses, to offer financing through its loans.
But Attorney General's Offices across the country received consumer complaints thatsome of these businesses took out GreenSky loans in consumers' names without their consent.
This settlement resolves an investigation pursued by a coalition of states--Texas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Alaska, and the District of Columbia--into complaints about unauthorized loans and GreenSky's oversight and training of the businesses which offered financing through Greensky.
"Alaskans deserve an accurate and transparent process when they're making significant financial decisions," said Acting Attorney General Mills, "and it should absolutely never come as a surprise to a consumer that a loan has been taken out in their name."
The State of Alaska will receive $111,714 of penalties and attorneys' fees through this settlement. In addition, the settlement sets up a restitution process through which GreenSky will provide up to $6 million of cash or credit redress to consumers.
The settlement administrator will contact eligible Alaskans with information about how to claim restitution.
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Original text here: https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2026/052226-GreenSky.html
Additional Information in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Milan, New Hampshire
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 23 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Additional Information in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Milan, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces additional information regarding the response by members of the Attorney General's Office and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit to an officer-involved shooting on May 21, 2026, in Milan, New Hampshire.
At approximately 8:50 P.M. yesterday evening, officers with the Berlin Police Department were dispatched to 256
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 23 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Additional Information in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Milan, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces additional information regarding the response by members of the Attorney General's Office and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit to an officer-involved shooting on May 21, 2026, in Milan, New Hampshire.
At approximately 8:50 P.M. yesterday evening, officers with the Berlin Police Department were dispatched to 256West Milan Road in Milan, New Hampshire in response to a resident's request to remove an adult male from the home. As officers arrived, the male, Mr. Zachary Gagne (age 37), approached the officers with a knife outside the home.
During the officers' interaction with Mr. Gagne, gunshots were fired by one of the responding officers. Mr. Gagne was injured by those gunshots and is currently hospitalized with what are reported to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers were wearing body worn cameras at the time of the event, and that footage is being reviewed by investigators.
No law enforcement officers were physically injured during this incident. No further information is expected to be provided until the identity of the officer using deadly force is disclosed following a formal interview, which is expected to occur sometime next week.
The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/additional-information-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-milan-new-hampshire
A.G. Neronha Sues Kalshi and Polymarket for Unlawfully Conducting Sports Gambling in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha sues Kalshi and Polymarket for unlawfully conducting sports gambling in Rhode Island
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket in Rhode Island Superior Court asking for a declaration that Kalshi's and Polymarket's sports-related "event contracts" amount to sports betting that is subject to Rhode Island state gambling laws.
"There is no substantive difference between sports betting
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha sues Kalshi and Polymarket for unlawfully conducting sports gambling in Rhode Island
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket in Rhode Island Superior Court asking for a declaration that Kalshi's and Polymarket's sports-related "event contracts" amount to sports betting that is subject to Rhode Island state gambling laws.
"There is no substantive difference between sports bettingand 'events contracts' in this context; Kalshi and Polymarket know that, and we know that," said Attorney General Neronha. "The problem here is that Rhode Island State law heavily regulates gambling, for good reason, and we allege that Kalshi and Polymarket are evading our laws. And Rhode Islanders are losing out. While these private companies continue to profit exponentially off hard-working people, the State's third largest revenue stream is detrimentally affected, which means less money to fund critical parts of programs that serve Rhode Islanders every day. Further, we allege that these platforms offer those susceptible to problem gambling unfettered access, increasing the potential for the devastating effects of gambling addiction. We demand Kalshi and Polymarket stand down, abide by our state laws, and disgorge their profits, and this lawsuit is the first step towards that goal."
Web-based "prediction markets" like the ones offered by Kalshi and Polymarket allow Rhode Islanders to place wagers on the outcome of future events, including sports matches, through websites and mobile apps. Specifically, these platforms allow users to take monetary positions on real-world events by purchasing "event contracts" that are structured as binary options: bettors buy "yes" or "no" positions on whether an event will occur ("yes") or will not occur ("no"). Users receive a fixed payout if they are correct and nothing if they are not. Though this "event contracts" structure may technically differ from a traditional sportsbook, the complaint alleges that they are fundamentally the same: as with a sportsbook, Kalshi and Polymarket allow Rhode Islanders to bet on the outcome of sports matches and player performances. By consequence, the complaint alleges, they are subject to Rhode Island's gambling laws.
As alleged in the complaint, Kalshi and Polymarket not only function as betting platforms, but also adopt the design and terminology of traditional gambling operations. For example, Kalshi prompts users to gamble with leaderboards and constant updates on how other users are placing bets. Such design choices have long been known to encourage addictive gambling behavior. Moreover, Kalshi has repeatedly referred to its products as "betting" and "wagering" both in marketing and litigation. Kalshi has argued before the D.C. Circuit that sports event contracts are "casino gambling." These details affirm that Kalshi and Polymarket are exactly what they say they are, and exactly what they are designed to be: a platform for illegal gambling.
Rhode Island State regulation of gambling is enshrined in two provisions of the constitution, and multiple chapters of the Rhode Island general laws. First, Article 6, Section 15 of the Rhode Island Constitution prohibits all "lotteries" in Rhode Island except those operated by the State (or previously permitted by the General Assembly) and subjects them "to the proscription and regulation of the General Assembly." Second, Article 6, Section 22 of the Constitution requires statewide and local referenda before expanding the types or locations of "gambling" within the State. Additionally, the Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted a statutory scheme authorizing and outlawing certain gambling activities.
By circumventing Rhode Island State law, we allege that Kalshi and Polymarket are harming Rhode Islanders' mental and financial well-being. As prediction markets have exploded, so too have the harms they pose to Rhode Islanders. Gambling addiction is a clinically recognized behavioral addiction, and purchasing an event contract can affect the brain much like taking an addictive substance. Online and app-based betting facilitated by prediction markets is easily accessible which leads to widespread use. Indeed, studies indicate that online gambling has the highest odds of problem gambling, with up to 15.8% of users exhibiting compulsive behavior.
Further, the State depends heavily on RILOT revenue. Sports betting alone has brought the State $2.8 billion in revenue since it was legalized in 2019. RILOT has already observed an impact from the expansion of prediction markets, with bets decreasing 8% from 2024 to 2025. Thus, RILOT is particularly concerned about preserving its authority to regulate and collect revenue from the sports wagers for which Kalshi and Polymarket are now competing.
The complaint seeks a declaration that Kalshi's and Polymarket's offering of sports-related "events contracts" on "prediction markets" are (1) "gambling" that is subject to the constitutional voter referendum requirement; as well as (2) "casino gaming" and (3) "online sports wagering," which are subject to Rhode Island State Lottery's (RILOT) regulation and operational control. The Office also seeks a permanent injunction against Kalshi's and Polymarket's offering sports-related event contracts on prediction markets as well as restitution and disgorgement.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-sues-kalshi-and-polymarket-unlawfully-conducting-sports
