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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes

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27th Attorney General of Arizona 🌵🏜️

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
By designing formularies and safety programs around profit instead of patient protection, Express Scripts and Optum helped fuel the opioid crisis in our state. Arizona families deserve accountability. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Illicit drugs have no place in Arizona communities. We will keep working with our federal and local law enforcement partners to get dangerous drug traffickers off the streets and hold them accountable. www.12news.com/article/news...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When parks misrepresent the tenants’ actual usage, omit critical meter information, or deceive tenants about the appropriate rate structure, they do so at their own peril. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, let us know at www.azag.gov/consumer. azluminaria.org/2026/09/29/a...
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Another summer of surprise giant utility bills finds mobile home residents with few options - AZ Luminaria
Dyan Norfleet had to dip into her savings to pay her August bill at Twin Palms, a north side Tucson mobile home park.  The total bill was more than $900, including $171 in electricity costs — the mont...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Removing 50 pounds of meth and thousands of fentanyl pills from our streets makes Arizona safer. Traffickers who put lives at risk will be held accountable. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Water is not a luxury good, it is essential to life. I am urging the Arizona Corporation Commission to use whatever authority it has to provide relief to the customers of Cactus State Utilities. www.kvoa.com/news/arizona...
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Arizona AG urges state to reopen rural water utility rate case
PHOENIX (KVOA) -- Rural Arizona residents are facing water bills that have skyrocketed by up to 300 percent while dealing with uranium contamination and weak water pressure.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Arizonans need a federal government committed to keeping them safe today. The Arizona Attorney General's Office will keep doing everything in our power to disrupt and dismantle transnational drug organizations.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It is far past time for Congress to act on AI regulation. Strict federal oversight and rules for this fast‑developing industry must be implemented as soon as possible to protect humanity from disaster. pro.stateaffairs.com/az/yellow-sh...
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Kris Mayes joins 25 AGs to demand federal AI regulation
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and 25 others urge Congress to pass federal AI regulations.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Water is not a luxury good, it is essential to life. I urge the Commission to use whatever authority it has to provide relief to the customers of Cactus State Utilities. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It is clear that kratom products are addictive and can have lasting health consequences. Arizonans deserve to know what is really in these products. We will not tolerate companies that sell them without adequate safeguards in place. www.azcentral.com/story/news/h...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Arizonans should be aware that behind feel free’s appealing marketing, there is real danger of addiction and other mental and physical harm. www.12news.com/article/mone...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
No other industry is allowed to act this recklessly with human safety. Congress must act now on AI regulation. Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It is clear that kratom products are addictive and can have lasting health consequences for children and adults. We will not tolerate companies that sell these products without adequate safeguards in place to ensure that consumers understand these risks. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today, Secretary of State Fontes and I jointly sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Courchaine regarding troubling allegations that the federal government is utilizing an “Unlawful Voter Initiative” using highly questionable data and methods to identify purported unlawful voters.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Every unsolved case represents a real Arizonan—a son, a daughter, a parent, a friend—and a family still waiting for answers. This week, we honor those victims and recommit to making sure no case in Arizona is ever abandoned simply for lack of resources. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shocking watchdog report reveals: "At one HSI office, agents spent 99% of their time on immigration matters, leaving almost no capacity for fentanyl investigations." The federal government is dropping the ball in the fight against fentanyl. Unacceptable. www.kvoa.com/news/arizona...
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Feds gutted Arizona fentanyl cases for immigration, AG Mayes says
PHOENIX (KVOA) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is demanding immediate action from the federal government after a federal watchdog report revealed a drastic shift in law enforcement priorities.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Proud to join small business owners this morning to highlight our work enforcing Arizona’s antitrust laws and ensuring fair competition.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Even though over 21 years have passed since Zuraida Lewis' death, my office and local law enforcement have not given up on finding answers. Any detail, no matter how small, may help lead to a resolution in this case. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Arizonans need a federal government committed to keeping them safe today, not by the end of June next year. My office will keep doing everything in our power to disrupt and dismantle transnational drug and human trafficking operations. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
During this holy Yom Kippur, I'm wishing a meaningful and reflective fast to Jewish communities across Arizona. G’mar Chatima Tova!
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For too long, the people of Yuma were told to live with the flies, the smell, and the uncertainty about what was going into their soil & water. No Arizonan should have to put up with such conditions. My office will continue to advocate for Yuma residents. youtube.com/shorts/C74w8...
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Attorney General Mayes' Biosolids Investigation Helps Lead to Cancellation of AgTech Leases
YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
My office will always fight for Arizonans who are harmed by unfair lending practices. This bipartisan settlement will deliver real relief to Arizonans who were misled by Credit Acceptance Corp. Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Protecting Arizona’s children is a top priority for the the Arizona Attorney General's Office. Thank you to our law enforcement partners for your exceptional service and unwavering commitment to protecting Arizona’s children. www.azfamily.com/2026/09/17/s...
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State, tribal authorities crack down on child trafficking at Arizona casino
A multi-agency operation at a northern Arizona casino led to arrests and prevented attempted child exploitation, officials say.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It is a privilege to protect the freedoms entrusted to Arizonans by our Founding Fathers. Today, I am reflecting on the unity and strength forged by our Constitution. Happy Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Arizona!
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If anyone has information on the death of Zuraida "Bee Bee" Lewis, we are urging them to come forward. Even though over 21 years have passed since Ms. Lewis' death, my office and local law enforcement have not given up on finding answers. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My office is proud to have found answers in the four decade old murder case of Navy Veteran Jim Chafin and provided his family with some measure of closure. No victim in Arizona should be forgotten, no matter how long it takes to find answers. www.military.com/cold-case-mu...
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Korean War Veteran's Cold Case Solved 39 Years After Murder With DNA Help
DNA linked 68-year-old Gary Wayne Billups as the prime suspect in the 1987 murder of Orison James Chafin, a Navy veteran.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
on Kyl was a giant in Arizona politics and an extraordinary lawyer. He always stood up for Arizona's interests in his decades long career in public service. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family and loved ones. ktar.com/arizona-poli...
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Jon Kyl, an Arizona political giant, dies at 84 - KTAR.com
Jon Kyl, a giant in Arizona politics who served the state in Congress for nearly three decades, has died, his family announced Thursday.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My thoughts are with those on the Navajo Nation after flooding hit the area today. I know our rescue and emergency management workers are doing everything in their power to assist and help those impacted. abcnews.com/US/wireStory...
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3 dead after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation
Authorities say three people are dead after being swept away by floodwaters that rushed through the Navajo Nation
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Earlier this year, we reached an agreement with Weidner Property Management to settle allegations that the company had artificially inflated rent prices. The funds are now available, and all former and current tenants may apply at the link below. www.12news.com/article/news...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
For over 39 years, Jim Chafin's murder went unsolved. Now, we can say who was involved. That is possible because Glendale detectives preserved the evidence in 1987 and because our investigators refused to let this case stay cold. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Protecting Arizona’s children is a top priority for my office. Thank you to our law enforcement partners for your exceptional service and unwavering commitment to protecting Arizona’s children. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
im Chafin was a veteran who served his country and he died alone in a cemetery. For a long time, it seemed the person responsible would never be named. Today, we can say who was involved in his death. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU-O...
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AG Mayes Announces DNA Evidence Has Identified Suspect in 1987 Murder of Navy Veteran Jim Chafin
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Instead of warning their consumers about potential risks, L'Oréal put profits over the safety of women and children. That is unacceptable and my office will hold them accountable for it. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
No victim in Arizona should be forgotten, no matter how long it takes to find answers. I am grateful for the partnership and collaboration with Glendale Police Department on this case. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 This month, we celebrate the rich culture and history of Hispanic Americans and their invaluable contributions to our society. iUnidos, somos más!
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A MAJOR win for the rule of law at SCOTUS in our case blocking the USPS rule on mail-in ballots. The federal government has no authority to upend how elections are run weeks before voting starts. As we have said all along—states run their elections, not the postal service and not the President.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Maintaining state oversight is critical to combating cryptocurrency crimes. Any legislation passed by Congress must preserve cooperation between the federal government and states and protect the vital enforcement role state AGs can play in protecting consumers. www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Last year, the federal government tried to dismantle AmeriCorps, but we sued—and won. We reached a settlement last week blocking the government from repeating these cuts. This means that Arizonans like Vertie will keep getting the help they need. www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
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Arizona AG fought for her AmeriCorps funding. Then they went shopping together
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes helped sue the Trump administration and won the release of millions in federal funding. She then met up with one AmeriCorps volunteer and her client in the West Val...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
No Arizonan should have to put up with the conditions that the people of Yuma had to live with. My office will continue to investigate these issues to ensure the problems facing Yuma residents are fully addressed. www.kawc.org/news/2026-09...
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"Arizona is not California’s dumping ground”: AG Mayes on Yuma biosolids fallout
KAWC spoke with Attorney General Kris Mayes on the termination of state land leases for AgTech LLC in Yuma County and what is next.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
L'Oréal knew or should have known about the dangers associated with these toxic hair straightening products. Yet, instead of warning their consumers, they put profits over the safety of women and children. We will hold them accountable. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
For too long, the people of Yuma were told to live with the flies, the smell, and the uncertainty about what was going into their soil and water. No Arizonan should have to put up with such conditions. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. On this Patriot Day, we honor the 2,977 lives lost and commend the bravery of first responders, service members, and recovery workers who answered the call to serve.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
These egg deliveries are a direct result of our office holding price-fixers accountable, and I'm proud that families across our state will see real relief on their tables this month. Learn more here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Every unit of naloxone we put into the hands of a first responder, a shelter worker, a healthcare provider, a teacher or a parent is a chance at saving a life. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Arizona's firefighters run toward danger to protect the rest of us, and they shouldn't have to do it with equipment that's falling apart because corporate greed has priced them out of the repairs and replacements they need. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This egg delivery is proof that when companies break the law and drive up costs for Arizonans, we will hold them accountable and get real relief for Arizonans. ktar.com/arizona-news...
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Hickman’s gives 2.1M free eggs to food banks as part of settlement - KTAR.com
Three Arizona food banks will receive 2.1 million free eggs from Hickman's Egg Ranch under a price-fixing settlement with major egg producers.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The federal government tried to withhold funding to Arizona for enforcing fair housing laws passed by our state legislature. My office sued to stop this illegal overreach and we won. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
When buying a new or used car, its important to do your research ahead of time. My office will not tolerate car dealerships—whether online or traditional brick-and-mortar—deceiving Arizona consumers. www.kvoa.com/news/arizona...
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Arizona attorney general shares tips to avoid car buying scams
PHOENIX (KVOA) -- State officials are warning car buyers to watch out for deceptive dealership practices and online scams ahead of major holiday sales.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
No Arizonan should have to choose between buying groceries and paying their bills because corporations decided to break the law for their own profit. www.12news.com/article/news...
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Hickman's donating 2 million eggs to Arizona food banks to settle 'price-fixing' allegations
The Buckeye egg ranch is scheduled to donate 2.1 million eggs to three food banks in September following a DOJ investigation into an alleged price-fixing scheme.
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
These egg deliveries are a direct result of our office holding price-fixers accountable, and I'm proud that families across our state will see real relief on their tables this month. Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize that the true strength of our state lies in its hardworking individuals. Every worker in Arizona has a strong advocate in the Attorney General's Office.
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