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- August 1, 2022
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Opioid Settlement Payments to Virginians Begin

Most Virginia localities were expected Friday to start receiving their share of the first payment in an opioid settlement, about $4.1 million split across the 133 localities. Additionally, Virginia’s Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) will receive about $9.9 million, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced. “I’m thrilled to announce that after a long period of waiting, the […]

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- August 1, 2022
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Miyares Visits Fairfax Co. Police Amid Officer Shortage, Violent Crime Spike

Miyares recently paid a visit to the Fairfax County Police Association for a candid conversation with members of law enforcement, revealing some of the Attorney General’s gravest concerns. Murders have increased, rape and other sex crimes have increased too, and there has been an uptick in assaults in Fairfax County. This is all according to […]

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- July 29, 2022
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Miyares Joins Lawsuit Aimed at Stopping Federal Government Pushing LGBTQ+ To Schools

Attorney General Jason Miyares has added Virginia to a lawsuit that is attempting to force schools to choose between letting students go hungry or pushing leftist agenda ideals on them. According to reporting done by VPM, Miyares joined a coalition of 22 Republican attorneys general in the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday, against the U.S. […]

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- July 24, 2022
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Miyares Leads Letter Warning Google Against Removing Crisis Pregnancy Centers from Results for Abortion Services

Attorney General Jason Miyares and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a letter to Google warning the search engine not to remove crisis pregnancy centers from search results for abortion services. “Google has two options – protect the freedom of the marketplace of ideas or face legal consequences. American consumers expect diversity of opinion and […]

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- July 23, 2022
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Judge Rules On An Attempt to Force Virginia House Elections

A second attempt to force the Virginia House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year was struck down after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling by a lower court that dismissed the lawsuit. As previously reported, two lawsuits have been attempted in order to force the Republican-controlled House of Delegates to hold […]

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- July 22, 2022
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Thousands of Virginian Servicemembers Eligible for Restitution, Debt Forgiveness After Alleged Fraud by Harris Jewelry

Some Virginian servicemembers are set to get restitution and debt forgiveness after Harris Jewelry allegedly targeted the military community with deceptive and fraudulent practices. Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a multi-state settlement that will provide up to about $1 million for 3,828 Virginians who received protection plans, and $1.7 million in debt forgiveness for 1,011 […]

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- July 13, 2022
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Miyares Pushes The Supreme Court to Action Following Google Class Action Lawsuit

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging the Supreme Court to take action to protect consumers following a class action lawsuit that will reexamine the rights of consumers in class action lawsuits. As reported by ABC, Miyares joined a group of 20 other state attorney generals in filing an amicus brief urging the SCOTUS to hear […]

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- July 12, 2022
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Judge Dismisses Loudoun School Board Effort to Block Grand Jury Investigation

A Loudoun County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit to block Attorney General Jason Miyares’ grand jury investigation into the Loudoun County School Board. “We are pleased with the court’s ruling dismissing the School Board’s complaint and affirming Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Four. This is a win for parents and students across the Commonwealth. […]

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- July 6, 2022
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Republicans Point at Local and Federal Law Enforcement After Supreme Court Marshal Asks Youngkin to Respond to Protests at Justices’ Homes

The U.S. Supreme Court marshal has asked Governor Glenn Youngkin to enforce state law in response to protesters outside justices’ homes, according to ABC News, but Youngkin’s office placed the main responsibility on local authorities in statements to the media. In a new statement Tuesday, Youngkin spokesperson Christian Martinez said, “Governor Youngkin has condemned picketing at […]

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- July 6, 2022
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In Ongoing Lawsuit Miyares’ Office Argues It’s Too Late to Hold 2023 House Elections

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) Jason Miyares is arguing in court that it is too late to grant 2023 House elections — a response to Thomas v. Beals, a lawsuit alleging that the 2022 elections, held on pre-redistricting lines, disenfranchised voters in areas with significant population growth. The OAG argues that plaintiff Jeff Thomas delayed […]

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