17 GOP AGs, including Iowa’s, sue California over single-use plastics law

Seventeen GOP attorneys general, including Iowa's, have filed a lawsuit against California's new law phasing out single-use plastics, claiming it will drive up costs nationwide. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, argues that the law unfairly burdens manufacturers and ultimately consumers. This legal challenge highlights a broader tension between state-level environmental initiatives and the concerns of businesses about increased operational costs and regulatory burdens.