State AGs expand consumer work as prices rise and Trump guts federal protections

With the Trump administration rolling back federal consumer protection regulations, state attorneys general are stepping up their efforts to safeguard consumers from rising costs of essential goods like housing, groceries, and fuel. This shift is crucial as states take on a more active role in consumer protection amidst the erosion of federal oversight. The move highlights the increasing pressure on state governments to fill the gaps left by federal rollbacks, emphasizing a broader trend of decentralized consumer advocacy in response to economic challenges.