For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement applauding the U.S. Congress for funding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) so CBP can install equipment it already has to detect fentanyl in vehicles entering the United States. “Nine North Carolinians a day […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a case challenging the FDA’s regulations governing access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone. “Restricting access to a safe, effective medication isn’t about […]
For Immediate Release: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which became law on March 23, 2010. “Fourteen years after the Affordable Care Act, and one year on from Medicaid expansion, North […]
Attorney General Josh Stein March 2024 North Carolina is a beautiful state. People want to live and raise a family here. That kind of growth can constrain housing options for folks. North Carolinians are dealing with higher rent rates, higher interest and complex mortgages, or bad actors trying to take advantage of homeowners. This month, […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 21, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today applauded President Biden for forgiving nearly $6 billion in student debt for 78,000 public servants who had applied for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. More on the administration’s announcement is here. Attorney General […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a friend-of-the-court brief defending the federal law that prohibits people who have been convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. In the brief, filed in U.S. v Prince, Attorney General Stein and 21 other attorneys general ask the U.S. […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today asked Congressional leaders to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approximately $300 million in funding to install equipment CBP already has to detect fentanyl in vehicles entering the United States. CBP has the equipment but cannot […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein obtained a preliminary injunction against Canary General Contracting and Design and its operator Steven Sand and owner Khuneary Kim. This month, Attorney General Stein sued Canary for running an unlicensed general contracting business and defrauding homeowners in Charlotte. […]
Friday, March 15, 2024 Spring is almost here and schools across the state are letting out for spring break. Nothing ruins a trip faster than a scammer. If you are planning to travel during the break, make sure to use our tips to prevent getting scammed or falling victim to a bad deal. Travel scam […]
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged Cigna and Unified Women’s Healthcare (UWH) to reach an agreement so women do not lose access to affordable OB/GYN care. “This disagreement is hurting women and their babies,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “I’m urging Cigna […]