21 Jul 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller: Legislation Can Help Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller called on legislators to pass bills to prevent fentanyl-related deaths.

“We know that many of the overdose deaths are accidental, often because people are unaware they’ve ingested a dose of fentanyl,” AG Miller said. “We have tools available that could reduce these deaths, but we must first change Iowa’s laws.”

14 Jul 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Urges Legislature to Enact "Red Flag" Law to Help Stop Shootings

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urged the Legislature to support a “red flag” law in Iowa to help reduce gun violence.

“This is a common-sense, scientifically-supported solution to a crisis,” AG Miller said. “No single solution will prevent shootings, but we must take advantage of tools that can be effective.”

30 Jun 2022

First Criminal Law on Elder Abuse Targets Theft, Assault, and Financial Exploitation

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2022) — Elder abuse will become a specific criminal offense in Iowa for the first time on July 1.

28 Jun 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Declines to Participate in Governor's Legal Actions on Abortion

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 28, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller issued the following statement regarding Planned Parenthood v Kim Reynolds, et al:

28 Jun 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller's Office Offers Free Online Training on Sexual Assault Patient Care

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 28, 2022) — The Crime Victim’s Assistance Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office is now offering a free, online, three-hour training on sexual-assault topics for Iowa medical providers of all levels.

22 Jun 2022

Iowa State University Study Sheds Light on Fertilizer Price-Spikes Affecting Iowa Farmers

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 22, 2022) — Fertilizer producers’ profits have soared over the last two years as farmers were hit hard by increased prices, according to a new study by Iowa State University and requested by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.

08 Jun 2022

Ten-Year Total Secured for Iowa Consumers: $178.67 Million

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — Over the last ten years, Iowans have benefited from at least $178.67 million in restitution and other relief, thanks to settlements, judgments, and other actions taken by Attorney General Tom Miller’s office.

The total identified between 2012 and April 18, 2022, includes:

08 Jun 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Applauds Debt Cancellation for Former Corinthian Students

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller commends the US Department of Education’s actions to cancel $5.8 billion in student-loan balances for students who attended Corinthian Colleges, a defunct for-profit college chain.

25 May 2022

Iowa Attorney General Miller Sues Excavators Over "One Call" Violations

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed “Iowa One Call” lawsuits in Marion and Appanoose counties alleging contractors conducted illegal excavations, including one that led to the deaths of two people.

The cases were resolved with consent decrees, with civil penalties totaling $13,000. The defendants admitted to the violations and agreed not to violate the One Call law in the future.

24 May 2022

Ford to Pay $19.2 Million Over False Claims Involving Hybrids, Super Duty Pick-Ups

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Co regarding claims that Ford falsely advertised the real-world fuel economy of model year 2013–2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload-capacity of model year 2011–2014 Super Duty pick-up trucks.

Iowa will receive a $289,538 payment to its Consumer Education Fund from the settlement.

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