Other LanguagesAttorney general dumps creator of Internet come-ons
Seattle company to pay $500,000 under new settlement
Bob Ferguson
Public Counsel recommends conditions in the proposed merger of CenturyTel and Embarq
SEATTLE – The Public Counsel Section of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office wants conditions placed on the proposed merger of CenturyTel and Embarq to protect customers served by the phone companies.
“CenturyTel and Embarq have provided little information about how they plan to operate after their pair up,” Assistant Attorney General Sarah Shifley said. “We want to ensure that service is not degraded and that customers benefit from any reductions in company expenditures.”
Credit card crisis: the next shoe to drop?
AG McKenna moderates panel at national meeting of attorneys general
Washington, D.C.—A depressed job market, the growing number of Americans without health insurance, ballooning college costs, the increased availability of gambling, and the growing use of credit for routine purchases are helping push credit card balances to the breaking point. The result, according to a panel of experts who met Tuesday at the nation’s capital, could result in the next major banking crisis.
Phone companies continue to generate the most complaints at Attorney General’s Office
Office releases its Top 20 list of complaint categories
SEATTLE – Washington consumers filed 25,197 written complaints with the Attorney General’s Office in 2008 – the greatest number since 2002. Gripes about health care businesses and commercial banks moved into the top 10 and telecommunications maintained its stronghold as the industry to generate the most criticism.
Attorney General’s sex predator, domestic violence and vulnerable adult bills survive first legislative cut-off date
Consumer protection and open government laws also move forward
OLYMPIA— Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today that most of his legislative priorities have survived the first deadline of the 2009 Legislative Session. Feb. 25 was the last day for bills to move out of policy committees.
Highlights:
AT&T Mobility to refund Washington state wireless customers for roadside assistance program fees
Wireless phone customers complained about mystery fees
Attorneys general tell promoters of calorie-burning drink to shape up
No proof you’ll lose weight drinking Enviga
SEATTLE – Enviga was the first drink to boast not zero, but negative calories. But as for the buzz that drinking the carbonated, green tea blend will result in weight loss, attorneys general say the evidence is nada.
“If you want a ‘calorie burner,’ take a brisk walk,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “It’s free, naturally (not chemically) invigorating and a proven weight-loss aid.”
McKenna announces state receipt of $11 million in tobacco settlement funds
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today that the state of Washington received $11 million in tobacco settlement funds previously withheld by tobacco companies. R.J. Reynolds, Lorillard, Kingmaker and other tobacco companies agreed to transfer the money pending the resolution of an ongoing payment dispute with the states.
Gov. Gregoire’s and Attorney Gen. McKenna’s statement on Oregon support of Hanford lawsuit
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire and Attorney General Rob McKenna issued the following statement today on the decision by Oregon to join Washington in litigation to compel the U.S. Department of Energy to complete the cleanup of the Hanford nuclear reservation:
Celebrity comedians become backseat drivers for new public service campaign
Teens warned to ‘speak up or else’
OLYMPIA – You’ve never met a backseat driver quite like the ones portrayed by comedians Rachel Harris, Fred Willard and Rob Riggle as part of a new media campaign aimed at reducing youth reckless driving.