17 GOP AGs sue California over single-use plastics law

Seventeen Republican attorneys general are challenging California's new law mandating the shift away from single-use plastics, claiming it will hike costs nationwide. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Nebraska's AG Mike Hilgers and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, argues that the state lacks the authority to impose such regulations on out-of-state businesses. This legal battle underscores the ongoing tension between state-level environmental initiatives and broader economic concerns, raising questions about the balance between environmental policy and consumer costs.