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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:

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Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections

Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws

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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a proposed federal law falsely being held up as a data privacy bill. The SECURE Act would prevent ... Show Full Article RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a proposed federal law falsely being held up as a data privacy bill. The SECURE Act would preventstates from regulating data privacy and holding bad actors accountable, and would effectively nullify Virginia's robust data privacy law. In the letter, the coalition calls on Congress to reject the SECURE Data Act, and to ensure states like Virginia are able to pass and enforce laws to protect consumer data.

"Virginians deserve data privacy laws that protect them from exploitation and create an avenue for just recourse when their rights are violated. The SECURE Data Act is another wolf in sheep's clothing, claiming security on the surface but weakening Virginians privacy at its core," said Attorney General Jay Jones. "Virginians trust their state leaders to enact and enforce laws that fit their needs and protect their rights. This law does exactly the opposite, and I urge Congress to vote no."

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act provides Virginians specific rights that controllers of large data must honor, including the right to delete personal data, correct inaccuracies, to confirm whether their data is being processed, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data, and to opt out of the processing of personal data for purposes for targeted advertising. The OAG's Consumer Privacy Unit is dedicated to enforcing this law and ensuring that consumers' rights are protected; actively reviewing consumer complaints filed with the OAG and issuing notices of violations under the law to make sure companies are following privacy laws.

Comprehensive state privacy laws have set minimum data privacy standards, including heightened protections for minors and sensitive consumer data, limits on how data may be used and retained, and the ability for consumers to stop the sale of their data via a universal opt-out preference signal. The SECURE Data Act would wipe out these meaningful protections, making it harder for consumers to exercise their rights, give businesses more discretion on how to use and retain their data, and significantly limit enforcement remedies.

In the letter, the coalition argues that the bill moves privacy rights in the wrong direction, leaving consumers worse off and with fewer protections. Any federal privacy framework must leave room for states to legislate responsively to changes in technology and data collection practices, as states are better equipped to address the unique needs of their citizens and quickly adjust to the challenges presented by technological innovation.

In sending the letter, the Commonwealth joins the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, as well as the California Privacy Protection Agency and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3034-attorney-general-jay-jones-opposes-federal-legislation-that-would-weaken-state-privacy-protections

HAWAII A.G. DEPT. TO SEEK RECONSIDERATION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DECISION REGARDING MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 5 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision regarding federal funding for Hawaii's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit:

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SEEK RECONSIDERATION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DECISION REGARDING MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT

The Department of the Attorney General remains committed to protecting Medicaid beneficiaries, safeguarding public funds, and holding accountable those who commit fraud, abuse, or neglect.

We ... Show Full Article HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 5 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision regarding federal funding for Hawaii's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: * * * DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SEEK RECONSIDERATION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DECISION REGARDING MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT The Department of the Attorney General remains committed to protecting Medicaid beneficiaries, safeguarding public funds, and holding accountable those who commit fraud, abuse, or neglect. Werecognize the seriousness of the HHS's concerns and are treating this matter with the urgency it deserves. The Department has mobilized additional personnel and resources from across multiple divisions to conduct a comprehensive review of the findings, prepare a formal response, and pursue all available avenues to preserve and strengthen Hawaii's Medicaid fraud enforcement efforts.

We intend to seek reconsideration of HHSs decision and will continue working closely with our federal partners to address concerns and demonstrate the full scope of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit's work.

While recent federal correspondence and media reports have focused heavily on criminal case numbers, they do not fully reflect the work performed by Hawaii's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Since 2021, the unit has secured or helped secure more than $14 million in judgments, settlements, and recoveries, pursued civil enforcement actions, investigated allegations of provider fraud, and prosecuted cases involving the abuse and neglect of vulnerable individuals.

Medicaid fraud enforcement is not measured solely by convictions. It includes preventing fraud, recovering taxpayer dollars, protecting beneficiaries, and pursuing appropriate civil and criminal remedies based on the facts and the law.

We strongly disagree with any suggestion that Hawaii has failed to take Medicaid fraud seriously. The Department will continue working to strengthen enforcement efforts, protect public resources, and ensure accountability for those who abuse the Medicaid program.

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Original text here: https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/News-Release-2026-30.pdf

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Indictment for Fraud Scheme Involving Forged Financial Statements and Theft of Retirement Funds

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:

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Attorney General Mayes Announces Indictment for Fraud Scheme Involving Forged Financial Statements and Theft of Retirement Funds

Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that a State Grand Jury has indicted Daniel Droeg on four felony counts for an alleged fraud scheme involving forged financial statements and the theft of his clients' retirement funds.

The grand jury returned a true bill on April 13, 2026, charging Droeg with fraudulent schemes and artifices, a Class ... Show Full Article

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Celsius Energy Drink Company to Protect Texas Children from Dangerous Levels of Caffeine

AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Celsius Energy Drink Company to Protect Texas Children from Dangerous Levels of Caffeine

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Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius") based on the company's representations and practices regarding its energy drinks marketed to teens and children. Celsius owns Alani Nutrition, LLC ("Alani"), which sells the popular energy drink commonly known as Alani Nu.

Alani Nu is a popular, low calorie, ... Show Full Article AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Celsius Energy Drink Company to Protect Texas Children from Dangerous Levels of Caffeine * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius") based on the company's representations and practices regarding its energy drinks marketed to teens and children. Celsius owns Alani Nutrition, LLC ("Alani"), which sells the popular energy drink commonly known as Alani Nu. Alani Nu is a popular, low calorie,caffeine energy drink marketed toward young adults. Each 12-oz can contains 200 mg of caffeine. This is a level medical professionals consider dangerous for children and adolescents. Despite this, the brand employs colorful packaging, playful design elements, and youth-oriented branding strategies that appeal directly to younger consumers, raising serious questions about whether the company is deliberately marketing a potentially harmful product to an at-risk population.

The National Institutes of Health strongly advises against energy drink consumption by children and teens, citing documented risks including elevated heart rate, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, anxiety, and dehydration. Despite these concerns, Alani Nu's packaging typically only lists the caffeine amount and does not provide any additional warnings related to age or potential heart-health risks. These are not hypothetical risks. Multiple children and young adults across the country have reported adverse health effects following consumption of high-caffeine energy drinks. For example, the family of a 17-year-old from Weslaco, Texas, is suing the distributor of the energy drink Alani Nu after the teen died from an enlarged heart allegedly caused by excessive caffeine consumption. The lawsuit claims the product failed to provide adequate warnings about its caffeine content-a failure that may have cost a young Texan her life.

"Texas families deserve to know that the products marketed to their children are safe and not filled with dangerous levels of certain ingredients," said Attorney General Paxton. "The tragic death of a 17-year-old Texas girl allegedly caused by consuming a highly caffeinated energy drink is a sobering reminder of what is at stake when companies prioritize profit over the safety and wellbeing of our children. I am looking into Celsius and Alani Nu to prevent more cases like this one and to ensure Texans are made aware of the any risks that come with consuming certain energy drink products."

The Office of the Attorney General will investigate whether Celsius and Alani mislead Consumers regarding the safety of its product for teens and children in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act ("DTPA").

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Original text here: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-announces-investigation-celsius-energy-drink-company-protect-texas

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS INJUNCTION OVER IMPROPER REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS DURING RENOVATION OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AURORA

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS INJUNCTION OVER IMPROPER REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS DURING RENOVATION OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AURORA

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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office obtained an agreed immediate and preliminary injunction order in his lawsuit against Fox Shore Preservation L.P. (Fox Shore) and Legacy Construction Services LLC over alleged air pollution caused by the disturbance of materials containing asbestos during renovation ... Show Full Article CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS INJUNCTION OVER IMPROPER REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS DURING RENOVATION OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AURORA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office obtained an agreed immediate and preliminary injunction order in his lawsuit against Fox Shore Preservation L.P. (Fox Shore) and Legacy Construction Services LLC over alleged air pollution caused by the disturbance of materials containing asbestos during renovationwork at a four-story multi-unit residential building in Aurora, Illinois.

The agreed injunction order requires Fox Shore to clean the building according to an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency- (IEPA) approved cleanup plan and temporarily relocate all building residents during the cleanup to prevent any further exposure to asbestos fibers. Fox Shore must relocate residents until the IEPA determines that the asbestos has been addressed and it is safe for residents to return to their homes.

"Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that - when mishandled - threatens the health of those who are exposed," Raoul said. "The agreed injunction order will ensure safety protocols are in place with oversight by the IEPA while asbestos remediation continues, protecting both residents and workers."

On May 29, Raoul filed a lawsuit alleging the defendants conducted unsafe renovation work at the 94-unit residential building, located along the Fox River in downtown Aurora. Raoul's lawsuit alleges renovation work at the facility began in December 2025 and included removing, sanding, covering and/or repairing popcorn ceilings, drywall, floor tiles and mastic. Many of these materials contained chrysotile asbestos. There is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos, and inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious and fatal illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Raoul's lawsuit is based on a referral from the IEPA.

"This injunction will ensure the apartment building is properly remediated and residents will be able to return to a safe and healthy building," said Illinois EPA Director James Jennings. "Illinois EPA will maintain its oversight to ensure the building has been properly decontaminated in accordance with this order."

After receiving a notice from Fox Shore that its renovation project began without following asbestos regulations, officials from the IEPA inspected the site March 3 and observed 27 units in various states of renovation. Fox Shore had not submitted the required written notice of renovation to the IEPA before starting renovations, in violation of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for asbestos (Asbestos NESHAP).

Attorney General Raoul's Environmental Enforcement Division, which enforces civil environmental laws, has recovered millions of dollars from polluters and required companies to undertake environmental improvement projects in communities impacted by pollution. Raoul encourages residents to report environmental justice and other environmental concerns to his office by emailing ej@ilag.gov.

Assistant Attorneys General Bertsche, Hanohano, Johnson and Kelly are handling the case for Raoul's Environmental Bureau.

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Original text here: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-obtains-injunction-over-improper-removal-of-asbestos-containing-materials-during-renovation-of-multi-unit-residential-building-in-aurora

AG's Office, Gaming Commission, And State Lottery Issue Consumer Advisory Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:

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AG's Office, Gaming Commission, And State Lottery Issue Consumer Advisory Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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BOSTON -Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO), the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) today issued a Consumer Advisory to warn the public about the risks associated with illegal gaming operators and help consumers identify lawful gaming options ... Show Full Article

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Uncovers Nearly $157,000 Medicaid and SNAP Fraud Scheme; Former LDH Employee Remains Fugitive

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 4 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:

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AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Uncovers Nearly $157,000 Medicaid and SNAP Fraud Scheme; Former LDH Employee Remains Fugitive

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Attorney General Liz Murrill announced today that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) uncovered a Medicaid and SNAP fraud scheme involving more than $156,000 in fraudulently obtained government benefits, resulting in the arrest of one suspect and criminal charges against a former Louisiana Department of Health employee who remains a fugitive. ... Show Full Article

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