Attorney General Nick Brown
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El gobierno federal intenta usar ilegalmente la información privada y confidencial de decenas de miles de habitantes de Washington que reciben beneficios del programa Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas).
We filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs, which raise prices for Washingtonians. Last time, we successfully blocked Trump’s tariffs because we were able to show the concrete harm they were doing to Washingtonians.
The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
My heart breaks for Spokane. This is a very dangerous situation. Please stay safe and follow the evacuation orders. - NB
Once again, the Trump administration is trying to make it more expensive and difficult to get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
More than 12,000 Washington consumers will receive refunds through a $750,000 settlement, resolving allegations that Lexyl Technologies and Bookonline.com deceptively tacked on unnecessary fees when people booked hotel rooms online.
We oppose PSE’s plan to raise rates and collect an extra $3.396 billion from customers over the next three years. Under PSE’s proposal, the average customer would pay almost $30 more for electricity and $13 more for gas per month starting in January, with more increases coming in 2027 and 2028.
A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cut mental health funding for WA schools. The administration was trying to terminate these grants at the end of July.
We filed an amicus brief with SCOTUS, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste.
Vote like you give a damn and drop your ballots in your county ballot drop box by August 4. Visit votewa.gov to find the nearest ballot drop box near you.
A proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers’ energy bills and increase air pollution, AG Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued today in comments submitted to the commission.
This year’s Disability Pride Month theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” In this video, AG Nick Brown talks about how we're continuing the fight to ensure everyone in Washington state is respected, protected, and included. Happy Disability Pride Month!
My heart goes out to the families and victims of the horrific mass shooting at the Seattle Center Sunday evening. Thank you to the law enforcement officers and first responders for their quick response. (1/2)
For 18 months we’ve been fighting against illegal funding cuts by the Trump administration, and this is part of the reason why. The President is specifically targeting states he didn’t win. It’s illegal, unamerican, and shameful. – NB www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Our office won a preliminary injunction against Kalshi earlier this week after a King County Superior Court judge found that the company has likely violated state laws by running an illegal gambling operation in Washington. 1/2
Washington voters have a fundamental right to participate in our democracy. AG Nick Brown is working with other attorneys general and secretaries of state to safeguard that right and prepare for any possible threats, including from the federal government. More: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/u...
Funding to protect Washingtonians from terrorism and catastrophe should not be subject to politics.
Antitrust law helps protect the competition that drives our economy, creates opportunities for workers, and lowers prices. As the federal government fails to enforce these laws, states like Washington are stepping up. https://wapo.st/4gR728y
Opinion | Washington state is suing Paramount. Here’s why.
A massive media conglomerate helps executives, not consumers.
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1/3: One of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. is a kind of chemical used in refrigeration. Washington state and Congress passed laws to phase out the chemicals, called hydrofluorocarbons.
We’re holding Kalshi accountable for their illegal gambling operation. On Monday, a judge in King County Superior Court issued an order which says that Kalshi’s activities are likely illegal and they need to take action to stop harming Washington consumers.
A judge has temporarily halted the proposed merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount after we sued alongside other states. These giants have their work cut out to prove how their proposed merger won’t hurt economic competition and the public at large. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
Is mail-in voting safe? AG Brown breaks down the facts: Washington’s mail-in voting system is highly secure and layered with safeguards. Don't buy into the noise, look for the facts, and remember, vote like you give a damn!
This evening the President will be giving a national address, apparently about the 2020 election. It’s been six years since he lost that election, and he still hasn’t accepted the results. The President lies repeatedly and tonight will probably be no different.
At least five wind projects in Washington state are on hold because the DoD has unlawfully frozen routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects. According to renewable energy groups, the freeze may jeopardize more than $2 billion in private investment and 4,500 jobs in Washington.
Prestige Legal Solutions, a California-based law firm with offices in Washington, will pay $125,000 to settle claims that the firm sent misleading letters to more than 700,000 Washingtonians deceptively implying that their cars were “lemons” subject to a safety recall or class action settlement.
Great to see some familiar faces and chat with new friends about the relationship between the Jewish community and the Black community during Lox & Legislators breakfast this morning. (1/2)
Competition is good. It powers our economy and drives down prices for consumers. Mega-mergers like the one between Paramount and Warner Bros. harm workers, consumers, and the public. (1/2)
1/2: 23andMe presented itself as a safe steward of Washingtonian’s most sensitive data and then failed to ensure protection against hackers. Washington AG Nick Brown and a coalition of other AGs have reached a settlement holding the company accountable for leaving customers vulnerable to hackers.
Competition creates stability and opportunity for workers. It lowers prices for consumers. And it forces businesses to build better products. The Paramount/Warner Bros. merger would crush competition, harming workers, consumers, and the general public.
