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DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement in response to Governor Reynolds’s announcement that Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will be leaving his position to prioritize his family: “Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg is the epitome of what it means to be a leader. He is a leader...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about a rise in cryptocurrency scams. “Scammers are evil con artists who take advantage of good people, and they will not stop until they take everything you have,” said Attorney General Bird. “Remember to never send money to...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today launched an investigation into MSCI, a large financial investment company, for allegedly targeting companies that do business with or in Israel. According to disturbing reports, MSCI is participating in the antisemitic movement to boycott, divest, and sanction companies for doing business with Israel or...

DES MOINES—Tuesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird secured an important first victory in her ongoing lawsuit against TikTok for lying to parents about the frequency and severity of inappropriate videos that it shows to kids. The Iowa District Court denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss, ruling that the State can move forward in its attempt to hold TikTok accountable in Iowa under Iowa law. Attorney General Bird issued the...

DES MOINES—As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe. “Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said Attorney General Bird. “Remember to stop for school buses and slow down in school...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 16-state coalition in a lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s amnesty scheme that authorizes hundreds of thousands of aliens to illegally enter the country. The Biden-Harris program will parole more than 500,000 aliens, illegally allowing them to live and work in the...

DES MOINES—The Iowa Attorney General’s office today released the following statement in response to the court’s sentencing of Kyle Ricke, the murderer who shot Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram on September 13, 2023, to life in prison: “My office today secured a life sentence for the murderer who shot Officer...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes. “Girls deserve the opportunity to compete and succeed in...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced the promotions of three senior staff members: Deputy Attorney General for Agency Counsel Ed Bull, Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation Jeff Peterzalek, and Prosecuting Attorneys Training Coordinator Ian McConeghey. “I am glad to announce the promotions of these three talented team...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she has filed three lawsuits against contractors in Dallas, Lee, and Linn counties for conducting illegal excavations, some of which resulted in damage to underground utilities. Under Iowa’s One Call law, everyone who digs, excavates, or trenches must contact Iowa One Call at least 48 hours in advance to prevent damaging underground utility...