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DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of nine state attorneys general in a letter to the Surface Transportation Board expressing concern that the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad could stifle competition and drive-up prices for Iowa’s farmers and manufacturers....

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the Ninth Circuit has stayed a California law that was set to go into effect on January 1st.  Attorney General Bird and 24 other state attorneys general filed an emergency brief on Friday, November 14th to stop the new law that would impose reporting...

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced two significant upgrades to her Victim Assistance Section: A Sexual Assault Forensic Response Coordinator and a new interface for an up-to-date prosecutor portal for victim restitution.   The Sexual Assault Forensic Response Coordinator will develop free essential training and technical assistance for Sexual Assault Nurse...

DES MOINES— Attorney General Brenna Bird is giving Iowans tips for a scam-free holiday season.   As many Iowans are preparing for the holidays, scammers are working hard to take advantage of them. It’s now common for Black Friday sales to run all month long, Cyber Monday has become one of...

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Bird led a coalition of 25 states in an emergency brief to protect businesses from California’s illegal and burdensome regulations.   New California laws that go into effect on January 1, 2026, will impose reporting mandates on companies requiring them to express a certain viewpoint on climate...

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission asking them to investigate small refiners that may be manipulating the Renewable Fuel Standard Program.   President Trump’s energy policy for America includes oil and...

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird hears frequently from Iowans that they often find it difficult to cancel unwanted or unused subscriptions. These could be anything from online streaming services to regularly delivered dog food. Subscriptions may be marketed as free to try, but they will often auto-renew unless you cancel....

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading a coalition of 24 states in support of President Trump’s birthright citizenship policy.   On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order to stop birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants and birth tourists. Three district court judges tried...

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans they can take their unused, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs to designated disposal sites during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10am to 2pm.    Having extra prescription drugs in your home can be dangerous and even...

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a 21-state coalition in a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) responding to their request for information as they consider how to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.  The attorneys general are asking the SEC to carefully consider...