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VA. A.G. JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk.
In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor today, the coalition
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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk.
In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor today, the coalitionargues that the department's proposed rule would harm workers and retirees by increasing their exposure to risky, volatile alternative assets, which are often less understood by investors and could result in catastrophic financial losses. The Department of Labor estimates that under the proposed rule, about 4.5 million workers and retirees and $178 billion would go into funds with riskier investments each year.
"From record high gas prices to tariffs, at the hands of the current presidential administration, Virginians are rightfully worrying about their financial security. This proposal will jeopardize their financial future further, by creating a loophole for fiduciaries to invest the money of hardworking Virginians in knowingly risky assets without strong oversight," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "This office will continue to use every legal resource available to fight for a stable, prosperous financial future for the people of the Commonwealth, and hold those who stand to profit from those imprudent investments accountable."
Congress set a high standard of prudence for the managers, known as fiduciaries, of 401(k) plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The standard requires them to choose and monitor investment options with care to ensure the financial soundness of the plans workers rely on for a secure retirement. For decades, courts have confirmed that fiduciaries must be both careful and skillful when managing workers' savings.
If fiduciaries do not meet the standard set by law, they could face government enforcement or lawsuits from the workers and retirees who lose money. Congress gave workers and retirees the power to bring those lawsuits to hold fiduciaries accountable and deter them from taking improper or needless risks when choosing investments.
The department's proposed rule would create a loophole that tries to stop courts from evaluating whether fiduciaries were careful and skillful when choosing investments for workers' retirement savings. The department has acknowledged that the proposed rule change would likely cause fiduciaries to move many Americans' retirement savings out of stocks and bonds and into riskier options.
The coalition argues that the proposed rule would shift financial risk to workers and away from fiduciaries, and, in doing so, would harm states and their residents. The letter notes that the loss of retirement income could force workers to continue employment beyond retirement age, potentially harming their health and safety. Seniors who lose portions of their retirement savings would also increasingly have to rely on federal and state public assistance programs.
Joining Attorney General Jones in submitting the comment letter are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3032-attorney-general-jay-jones-joins-coalition-opposing-plan-to-weaken-federal-protections-for-retirement-investments
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Landmark 24 Bill Package
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 1 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Landmark 24 Bill Package
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Today, Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the successful passage of a landmark 24-bill legislative package. This achievement follows the 14 Attorney General-sponsored bills that were enacted into law last year. The 2026 legislative session ends today at 6:00 p.m.
"Thank you to all the members of the House and Senate who were instrumental in carrying and fighting for these bills throughout the legislative process. Together
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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 1 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Landmark 24 Bill Package
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Today, Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the successful passage of a landmark 24-bill legislative package. This achievement follows the 14 Attorney General-sponsored bills that were enacted into law last year. The 2026 legislative session ends today at 6:00 p.m.
"Thank you to all the members of the House and Senate who were instrumental in carrying and fighting for these bills throughout the legislative process. Togetherwe are bringing transformative change by holding criminals accountable, protecting our kids from predators, giving voice to victims, and safeguarding the tax dollars of the hard-working men and women of this State," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Attorney General Murrill's sponsored bills:
HB51 & HB58 / Act 285 by Rep. Debbie Villio
This bill protects our most vulnerable by prohibiting post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor victim. Such offenses include rape, aggravated kidnapping, and sexual battery of a child.
HB53 / Act 48 by Rep. Bryan Fontenot
This bill updates state RICO laws to help dismantle illegal gambling operations by following the money, not just issuing minor penalties to low level actors. Gaming crimes now run through websites, apps, payment processors, and coordinated networks. These activities are also tied to illegal operations such as trafficking (guns, drugs, and humans) and money laundering.
HB102 / Act 120 by Rep. Jeff Wiley
This bill expands the definition of first-degree murder to include shootings and gang violence in public venues. This change in the law is a direct response the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana which took the life of 17-year-old Martha Odom, an innocent bystander eating in the Food Court with friends.
The bill also creates the crime of second-degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities. It fixes a gap in our existing law, bringing the penalties in line with the protections provided to our children, and protects those with intellectual disabilities, in mental health facilities, and nursing homes.
HB131 /Act 54 by Rep. Tony Bacala
This bill closes an loophole where criminals may be prematurely released on bail before the State has exhausted its rights to appeal when a claim for post-conviction relief is granted by a district court without a stay. This change ensures that a convicted individual remains in jail until the appellate process is complete.
HB185 / Act 133 by Rep. Michael Melerine
This bill ensures that any independent contractor, or their contractors, is covered for workers compensation claims. This change in the law legislatively overrules McBride v Old Republic, a state supreme court decision which found that the statutory definition of independent contractors did not fall within the manual labor exception.
HB243 by Rep. Roger Wilder
This bill mandates what is already standard practice: that when a District Attorney recuses from a prosecution, the Attorney General steps into the shoes of the District Attorney to prosecute the case. The bill also ensures that only a qualified prosecutor will be appointed to prosecute the case in the event the Attorney General also has a conflict.
HB251 by Rep. Mandie Landry
This bill requires Louisiana courts give crime victims the opportunity to be heard before vacating a final conviction or reducing an offender's sentence through resentencing. It also requires written notice to victims and allows a victim's family to speak if the victim is deceased or disabled. This bill further delivers on the Attorney General's promise to advocate for victims of crime.
HB305 / Act 65 by Rep. Kim Carver
This bill will minimize the need to duplicate and share child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in investigations. The current unnecessary step of duplication re-victimizes the minor depicted in the CSAM.
HB310 by Rep. Josh Carlson
Judge-shopping is a serious threat to the integrity of our judicial system. This bill requires that a case be re-allotted to another judge when a criminal defendant waives trial by jury. The District Attorney (Or AG) can waive reallocation.
HB335 by Rep. Chance Henry
This bill addresses extends requires citizenship verification to NGOs before providing taxpayer-funded assistance, applying the same standard already required of state agencies and other entities providing taxpayer-funded assistance.
HB336 / Act 104 by Speaker Pro-Temp Mike Johnson
HB 336 fills a gap in state law by establishing a 30-day deadline for habeas petitioners to move to reopen their state PCR proceedings and mandates expedited treatment by the district court and courts of appeals. The bill thus protects the State's and victims' interest in finality of criminal convictions.
HB414 by Rep. Emily Chenevert
This bill ensures individuals convicted of offenses in another state are prohibited from working in Medicaid-related fields. The law already prohibits a person who has been convicted in Louisiana from that employment. This bill creates an even playing field and protects our most vulnerable from further exploitation by individuals convicted of rape, molestation, fraud, and more.
HB789 by Rep. Jay Galle
This bill allows law enforcement agencies to seize off-road vehicles that are used in violation of the law. It is an additional tool for law enforcement to tackle the violent street gangs roaming through our neighborhoods and causing chaos.
HB1224 by Rep. Dixon McMakin
HB 1224 ensures that minors who become pregnant at age 12 or under are flagged for assessment and support services through DCFS. It also makes pregnant children aged 17 or younger eligible for DCFS services, including medical coordination. It adds "when a child is 12 years of age or younger" to the grounds for which DCFS or district attorneys may bring a petition for child in need of care. This bill ensures minor victims of first-degree rape receive support and services.
SB 336 / Act 16 by Sen. Jay Luneau
This bill authorizes the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to investigate fraud before bringing litigation using a civil investigative demand (CID). The CID is intended for use in a civil investigation and may only be issued prior to the filing of a lawsuit. This is another tool in the toolbox to fight fraud and abuse in the Medicaid system.
SB 139 / Act 13 by Sen. Franklin Foil
This Act protects taxpayer dollars by ensuring that the State never pays a higher interest rate than private parties in personal injury cases. Judicial interest for State defendants was previously a flat 6%. Under this law, the State will pay either 6% or the private party rate, whichever is lower.
SB 46 / Act 201 by Sen. Mike Reese
This law prohibits the practice of "renting" homes to at-risk individuals who receive assistance with their activities of daily living, where those homes are not maintained in a safe and clean condition. Previously, bad actors would take a victim's assistance dollars as rental payments while providing an overcrowded or unsafe living arrangement under the guise of "consent."
SB 110 / Act 211 by Sen. Heather Cloud
This law makes it illegal to use the image of a child for the purpose of generating child sexual abuse materials through artificial intelligence. This bill further protects children from being victimized by new forms of technology.
SB 42 by Sen. Rick Edmonds
The bill expands the definition of "child sexual abuse materials" to include computer generated images. It clarifies that depicting children in sexual performance, even when generated entirely through artificial intelligence, is classified as "child sexual abuse materials." This bill, similarly to SB 110, further protects children from being victimized by new forms of technology.
SB 156 by Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter
This legislation protects our youth by increasing the maximum allowable penalty from 10 years to up to 15 years in cases of negligent homicide. In special circumstances when the victim is under 13 and the death was the result of criminally negligent mistreatment, abuse, or neglect, it establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of two years and sets the maximum allowable penalty at 20 years.
SB 389 by Sen. Patrick Connick
This legislation protects student athletes by establishing regulatory guidelines for the athlete agents who pursue Name, Image, and Likeness deals on their behalf. It gives student athletes the right to sue agents directly for actual damages, attorney fees, and forfeiture of the agent's compensation if they suffer harm to their eligibility, finances, or reputation. It also introduces background checks and disclosure requirements for agents.
SB162 / Act 95 by Sen. Alan Seabaugh
This bill ensures all medical evidence submitted by a claimant seeking worker's compensation is reviewed by the Medical Director of the Worker's Compensation Review Panel.
SB201 by Sen. Jay Morris
This bill aligns ensures that the trier of fact's determination that juvenile should be sentenced to life without possibility of parole is given paramount consideration in any secondary hearing, such as in post-conviction relief, to determine whether the juvenile may be permitted eligibility for parole.
Happy Sine Die everyone!
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Original text here: https://www.ag.state.la.us/Article/528
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues City of Denton for Allowing Grown Men in Changing Rooms with Texas Children and Women at Event Hosted at a Publicly Owned Swimming Pool
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues City of Denton for Allowing Grown Men in Changing Rooms with Texas Children and Women at Event Hosted at a Publicly Owned Swimming Pool
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Denton and city officials to prevent the creation of multiple-occupancy "gender-neutral" changing rooms at a publicly owned, child-friendly swimming pool. The lawsuit comes ahead of a June 7, 2026 event dubbed "Big Gay Swim Day," organized by two nonprofit groups-PRIDENTON and OUTreach
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues City of Denton for Allowing Grown Men in Changing Rooms with Texas Children and Women at Event Hosted at a Publicly Owned Swimming Pool
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Denton and city officials to prevent the creation of multiple-occupancy "gender-neutral" changing rooms at a publicly owned, child-friendly swimming pool. The lawsuit comes ahead of a June 7, 2026 event dubbed "Big Gay Swim Day," organized by two nonprofit groups-PRIDENTON and OUTreachDenton-at the Quakertown Civic Center (the "Center").
The City of Denton owns and controls the Quakertown Civic Center. The Center includes a public-access swimming pool and sex-specific multiple-occupancy changing rooms. The Quakertown Civic Center Pool is designed and advertised as a child-friendly facility. The two nonprofit groups rented the Center for an event that is advertised as "Big Gay Swim Day" and is open to "all ages" of the general public. Event organizers have publicly advertised that "gender-neutral changing rooms"-which would allow men to use the same changing rooms as women and kids-will be available on-site during the event. This is in clear violation of Texas law.
The Texas Women's Privacy Act, also known as Senate Bill 8, mandates that publicly owned "private spaces" be designated on the basis of biological sex. The law further requires political subdivisions, including municipalities, to take "every reasonable step" to ensure that individuals of the opposite sex do not enter spaces designated for the other sex. A gender-neutral changing room accommodating multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited under the law.
Despite receiving written notice of the planned violation on May 19, 2026, the City of Denton failed to take any corrective action or provide assurances that the Center's changing rooms would be used in accordance with their lawful sex-specific designations.
"Cities cannot disregard Texas law by allowing men to change with young kids in spaces designated for women," said Attorney General Paxton. "The City of Denton had an opportunity to prevent this violation and chose to do nothing. That dereliction of duty will not stand, and I will ensure that Texas cities follow our state's laws to protect women and children from men invading their spaces."
The lawsuit seeks to prevent the unlawful event from proceeding as planned on June 7 and requests temporary and permanent injunctive relief barring the City of Denton from permitting future violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act at its facilities.
To read the lawsuit, click here.
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Original text here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-city-denton-allowing-grown-men-changing-rooms-texas-children-and
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Protecting Children Online By Requiring Age Verification and Parental Approval for Minors' App Downloads
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Protecting Children Online By Requiring Age Verification and Parental Approval for Minors' App Downloads
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by successfully defending Texas's law that requires major app stores to verify users' ages and give parents greater control over the apps their children download.
Senate Bill 2420 was passed by the Legislature last spring and signed into
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory Protecting Children Online By Requiring Age Verification and Parental Approval for Minors' App Downloads
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by successfully defending Texas's law that requires major app stores to verify users' ages and give parents greater control over the apps their children download.
Senate Bill 2420 was passed by the Legislature last spring and signed intolaw by Governor Abbott on May 27, 2025. The law was subsequently blocked by a federal district judge in December 2025 and Attorney General Paxton appealed. The Fifth Circuit has now ruled that the district court's injunction should be stayed until the Fifth Circuit can rule on Attorney General Paxton's motion to stay the injunction pending appeal.
The law requires the owners of app stores, primarily Apple and Google, to use commercially reasonable methods to identify an individual's age. Under the law, accounts belonging to minors must be linked to a parent or guardian account. Before a minor may download an app, the parent or guardian must receive notice of the app's age rating and provide approval. This law helps parents make informed decisions about the digital content they allow their children to access. SB 2420 only applies to app downloads and purchases by minors.
"Texas has not only the right, but the duty, to protect children from the harms of our modern digital space," said Attorney General Paxton. "Parents deserve to know what their children are downloading and to have the ability to stop them from accessing harmful or inappropriate content. I will continue protecting Texas children from online predators, exploitation, and dangerous content while defending parents' fundamental right to guide and protect their children."
To read the ruling, click here.
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Original text here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-secures-major-victory-protecting-children-online-requiring-age
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fighting Duke Energy Carolinas' (Duke or DEC) proposed rate increase. If approved, the increase would cost ratepayers nearly $1.4 billion in unnecessary rate hikes over the next two years.
In expert testimony filed Friday with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Attorney
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fighting Duke Energy Carolinas' (Duke or DEC) proposed rate increase. If approved, the increase would cost ratepayers nearly $1.4 billion in unnecessary rate hikes over the next two years.
In expert testimony filed Friday with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, AttorneyGeneral Jackson argues that customers should not have to pay for a return on equity as high as the 10.95 percent Duke is asking for, and that setting it at an acceptable level would save North Carolina families nearly $1.4 billion over the next two years. He also argues that Duke should be required to create a separate rate class for data centers and other customers that reflect the strain they put on North Carolina's power grid.
"This proposed increase is too high for families, and it's more than Duke needs to meet our growing demand for energy," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "We can bring that number way down, save families money, and still build everything we need to keep up with growth. That's what I'm fighting for."
"The pricing proposed by DEC in this case significantly exceeds general inflation levels and is likely to exacerbate affordability issues at a time when customers are already struggling," said Edward Burgess in his testimony as an expert witness for the North Carolina Attorney General's Office.
In the expert testimony, Attorney General Jackson highlighted several issues with Duke's proposed 15 percent rate increase and recommended changes to reduce costs for North Carolina families.
Lower Utility Costs for Families
Attorney General Jackson rejects Duke's request for a 10.95 percent return on equity, arguing instead that Duke can earn a 7.4 percent return - which is lower than its current return of 10.1 percent - while still raising the money it needs to provide reliable service.
Right now, the average Duke Energy Carolinas household pays about $143 every month. About $25 of that is profit that goes to Duke's shareholders.
Under Duke's proposal, the average household would pay about $168 a month by 2028, a 17 percent increase in just two years. Of that, about $38, or 22 percent, would be profit. That means about one in every five dollars a customer pays Duke would go to the company's profit and its shareholders.
NCDOJ's expert witness argues that setting rates using Attorney General Jackson's recommendation of a 7.4 percent return would save ratepayers $1.37 billion dollars over the next two years, or roughly $435 per residential customer.
From testimony of Daniel Cassara, energy expert witness for the North Carolina Attorney General's Office:
"The increased returns that DEC is requesting come on the heels of earning $2.1 billion in net income, an 11.22 percent book return on equity, in 2025. This makes DEC one of the most profitable utilities in the country... It strains credulity to believe that hundreds of millions of dollars in additional profits are needed to attract capital and maintain credit for one of the most profitable and well-resourced utilities in the country." (pages 121-122)
"An ROE of 7.4 percent would meet DEC's cost of equity, enabling the company to attract needed capital and providing investors with an opportunity to make a fair return, while also saving DEC's retail ratepayers from substantial rate increases." (page 121)
A New Approach to Data Centers and Other Large Customers
Attorney General Jackson argues that data centers and other customers that use large amounts of energy should be placed in a new, separate rate class that accounts for the strain their energy use puts on the grid and the additional generation Duke has to build to serve them. Duke is currently proposing that some of those costs could be spread across the system and paid by other customers.
Duke's projections for data center growth are likely overstated. That means customers could be charged for infrastructure Duke builds to meet demand that may never materialize. Duke should be planning around likely customers, not uncertain ones.
North Carolina families could also save millions if large users like data centers were allowed to generate their own power, an option already available in many other states. Attorney General Jackson is calling on Duke to offer its largest energy users a transparent, predictable path to build their own power generation.
From testimony of Justin Brant, energy expert witness for the North Carolina Attorney General's Office
"DEC's approach shifts significant costs and risks onto other ratepayers and gives DEC significant discretion to negotiate terms with prospective large load customers without appropriate review by the Commission." (page 12)
"The large load customers currently proposed and under construction represent new loads of unprecedented size that require unprecedented system upgrades to serve. The cost allocation paradigm that has been in use for 100 years was not designed to accommodate such large and unprecedented load growth. The size and scale of data centers create new risks and mean that frameworks that have worked well to create fair cost allocation outcomes in the past will not necessarily work as well in the future." (page 14)
"It can take 10 or more years for other customers to start benefiting from large load additions. This lag means that other ratepayers could see a decade of increased prices before seeing potential benefits from large loads assuming those benefits materialize." (page 21)
"The ability to allow large customers to rely on their own resources is a significant offering... because it will create a pathway to dramatically reduce cost shifting from large customers to other customers, while reducing the need for transmission and generation buildout." (page 63)
Affordable Energy Sources
In a related case, Attorney General Jackson has also filed testimony in Duke Energy's Carbon Plan, arguing that Duke is overstating future energy demand. That overstatement leads Duke Energy to rely too heavily on natural gas, whose prices swing with global events and can drive electricity bills up sharply for long stretches. Attorney General Jackson argues that Duke should plan based on realistic projections and include more affordable, stable sources like solar.
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The North Carolina Utilities Commission will decide whether to approve, reduce, or reject Duke's proposed increase. A decision is expected this fall, and if approved as filed, new rates would begin taking effect on January 1, 2027. NCDOJ will continue participating in the case on behalf of North Carolina's electricity customers.
The testimony for the Carbon Plan can be read here. The Utilities Commission will start a hearing on Duke's Carbon plan on June 9th.
The Testimony for the DEC Rate Case can be read here, here, and here. The Utilities Commission will start a hearing on the DEC Rate Case on July 7.
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Original text here: https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-fights-to-save-north-carolina-families-nearly-1-4-billion-on-duke-energy-carolinas-bills/
Attorney General Bonta Joins Law Enforcement Partners, Announces Results of Operation "Hands Down" Targeting Organized Criminal Activity in the Central Valley
SACRAMENTO, California, June 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Law Enforcement Partners, Announces Results of Operation "Hands Down" Targeting Organized Criminal Activity in the Central Valley
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FRESNO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the results of a collaborative multiagency effort targeting criminal street gangs in the Central Valley. As a direct result of this operation, investigators prevented seven violent crimes, solved two homicides, made 69 felony arrests, and seized 73 firearms, ammunition,
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SACRAMENTO, California, June 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Law Enforcement Partners, Announces Results of Operation "Hands Down" Targeting Organized Criminal Activity in the Central Valley
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FRESNO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the results of a collaborative multiagency effort targeting criminal street gangs in the Central Valley. As a direct result of this operation, investigators prevented seven violent crimes, solved two homicides, made 69 felony arrests, and seized 73 firearms, ammunition,methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
"Through a unified front with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, we have successfully removed hazardous drugs and weapons from our streets while holding bad actors accountable," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. "This strategic and focused operation dismantled organized criminal organizations and directly prevented impending acts of violence. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated DOJ agents and partner agencies for their tireless commitment to public safety. Today, we send an unmistakable message: Organized crime cannot withstand the power of rigorous, collaborative law enforcement. Because of these collective efforts, Central Valley families can live and sleep peacefully, knowing their community is that much safer."
"The collective work done by all law enforcement agencies in this operation will undoubtedly improve the safety and overall quality of life for residents in Fresno County, particularly those living in our smaller rural communities," said Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni.
"The FBI Sacramento Field Office is committed to aggressively combating violent crime and gangs that threaten our communities," said FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel. "We are working tirelessly with our law enforcement partners and Homeland Security Task Force to target violent gang activity connected to homicides, firearms trafficking, and drug trafficking. This operation reflects our shared commitment to identifying, investigating, and dismantling transnational criminal organizations to protect communities impacted by violence."
In March 2026, law enforcement agencies began an investigation into a criminal street gang operating in Fresno, Tulare, and Madera Counties. The investigation found an extensive criminal conspiracy in which gang members and associates orchestrated various crimes, including drug and firearms trafficking. Sixty-nine suspects have been charged in a criminal complaint on various drug and firearms trafficking charges.
This was a joint operation with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kingsburg Police Department, Sanger Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, California Highway Patrol, Reedley Police Department, and Selma Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by Fresno County District Attorney's Office.
The California Department of Justice's (CA DOJ) Special Operations Unit is a collaborative investigative effort between CA DOJ and the California Highway Patrol that provides statewide enforcement for combating violent career criminals, gangs, and organized crime groups. These unique and essential teams use advanced investigative techniques and work alongside local law enforcement to enhance investigations into violent criminals and organized crime throughout the state.
It is important to note that criminal charges must be proven in a court of law. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Original text here: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-joins-law-enforcement-partners-announces-results
Attorney General Alan Wilson secures victory over Biden-era Title IX rule
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures victory over Biden-era Title IX rule
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that South Carolina's legal challenge to a Biden-era Title IX Rule has come to a victorious end. The rule would have required schools to let students use bathrooms based on their gender identity rather than their sex. It also would have allowed students to be punished for simply voicing their opposition to woke gender ideology.
"Title IX exists
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures victory over Biden-era Title IX rule
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that South Carolina's legal challenge to a Biden-era Title IX Rule has come to a victorious end. The rule would have required schools to let students use bathrooms based on their gender identity rather than their sex. It also would have allowed students to be punished for simply voicing their opposition to woke gender ideology.
"Title IX existsto protect women and provide an equal opportunity for women and girls in our society," Attorney General Wilson stated. "This rule unnecessarily expanded Title IX to include woke gender ideology at the expense of girls."
Joined in the lawsuit by several other states and organizations, South Carolina successfully stopped the Title IX Rule from going into effect in our state. Now that another court officially eliminated the Title IX Rule nationwide, South Carolina and the other plaintiffs dismissed their case.
"As a father, the fight to protect my daughter and girls across our state is paramount," Attorney General Wilson said. "I'm proud of the work we have done in this case and I'm grateful that Title IX remains intact to protect and promote opportunities for girls across the country."
You can read the motion for injunction here.
You can read the order granting injunction here.
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Original text here: https://www.scag.gov/about-the-office/news/attorney-general-alan-wilson-secures-victory-over-biden-era-title-ix-rule/
