2023 Press Releases

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• 7/5/2023 Attorney General Tong Statement on Court Decision Requiring WinRed to Comply with Connecticut Consumer Protection Investigation

  Attorney General William Tong issued a statement following a decision by Superior Court Judge Cesar A. Noble requiring WinRed Technical Services (WRTS) to comply with Connecticut’s consumer protection investigation.

• 6/20/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges Target to Affirm Support for LGBTQIA+ Community Following Threats Over Pride Merchandise

  Attorney General William Tong joined a group of 15 state attorneys general calling on Target to support the LGBTQIA+ community and reject hate, intimidation and discrimination following threats over Pride merchandise.

• 8/2/2023 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Defending Federal Government's Ability to Communicate with Social Media Companies About Dangerous Online Content

  Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition opposing a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana prohibiting dozens of federal officials and agencies from communicating with social media companies about harmful online content, including financial scams, misinformation meant to undermine elections, and harassment.

• 8/1/2023 Attorney General Tong Argues Idaho's Abortion "Travel Ban" is Illegal

  Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general filing an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s restrictive law making it a crime for adults to help minors travel out-of-state for abortion care.

• 1/18/2023 Attorney General Tong Supports EPA Finding on Leaded Aviation Gas

  Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general supporting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed finding that emissions from the combustion of leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) in piston-engine planes cause or contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.

• 11/2/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color

  Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color.

• 4/26/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Receipt of $124.6 Million Through Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Calls for Increased Spending on Tobacco and Nicotine Control

  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has received its annual payment – this year totaling more than $124.6 million – pursuant to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. He also called on the state to increase its spending to prevent youth smoking and vaping, and to assist Connecticut residents of any age in their efforts to stop smoking or vaping.

• 6/26/2023 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Backing Proposed Federal Rule to Reduce Barriers to Healthcare for Dreamers

  Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 states in a comment letter supporting a new rule aimed at expanding Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility for Dreamers.

• 8/3/2023 Attorney General Tong Statement on Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to Connecticut's Assault Weapon and Large Capacity Magazine Bans

  Attorney General William Tong released a statement following a decision today by U.S. District Court Judge Janet Bond Arterton denying a motion for preliminary injunction sought by the National Association for Gun Rights challenging Connecticut’s assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban. Today’s decision means Connecticut’s laws remain in effect.

• 1/5/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges PURA to Reject Aquarion "Excessive and Unwarranted" 27 Percent Rate Hike

  In a brief filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to reject an “excessive and unwarranted” request by Eversource-owned Aquarion Water Company to raise its rates by 27 percent over three years.

• 5/18/2023 Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 39 Attorneys General to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

  Attorney General William Tong today led a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

• 10/24/2023 Attorney General Tong Sues Meta for Harm to Youth Mental Health

  Attorney General William Tong today joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.

• 5/5/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Enforcement Action Against Deceptive Home Warranty Company

  Attorney General William Tong today announced that Integrity Admin Group, Inc. will pay $10,000 and end its misleading marketing practices following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General into the company’s home warranty notices.

• 11/28/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Federal Appeals Court Decision Affirming Legitimacy of Connecticut Pardons

  Attorney General William Tong announced a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming the legitimacy of Connecticut pardons and giving Connecticut resident Kimanie Tavoy Graham a second chance at remaining in the country.

• 3/15/2023 Attorney General Tong Moves for State Custody of 99 Neglected Sheep and One Goose Seized from Beacon Falls Home

  Attorney General William Tong today moved for state custody of 99 neglected sheep and one goose seized from a Beacon Falls farm in February.