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  Phil Weiser · [email protected]
December 13, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Stopping the Mega Grocery Store Merger

Dear Friend,  After hosting 19 town halls, showing up and listening to the people of Colorado, we challenged the proposed merger between Kroger (owner of King Soopers and City Market) and Albertsons (owner of Safeway) in Colorado state court.    This week, two parallel court challenges–in federal co…
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December 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM

My Year-End List

Dear Friend,  As the year draws to a close, I like to reflect on what I’m grateful for from the past year and set my sights on the road ahead.  Let me take a moment here to share a few things that fill me with gratitude and hope. Colorado’s Commitment to Protecting Equality and Your Rights This Nove…
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December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM

The Wyatt’s Towing Story

Dear Friend,  A few years ago, our office started getting calls about a company called “Wyatt’s Towing.”  You may have seen their signs—or worse, had your car towed by them.  Time and again, we’ve heard how they regularly deceived and mistreated consumers, towing cars illegally and charging outrageo…
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November 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Gratitude

Dear Friend,  When I meet with young people, and think about our future, I am optimistic.  At the Colorado Civics Bee competition, I met a student who is a powerful reason for such optimism: Joseph Drexler. He is a remarkable 14-year-old high school student from Buena Vista, who is bringing light to…
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November 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Protecting our land, air, and water

Dear Friend, As Colorado Attorney General, I will always prioritize protecting our land, air, and water–and meeting the challenges of climate change.   Last month, I filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, on behalf of 16 State Attorneys General, to stop a project that would transport hund…
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November 14, 2024 at 8:01 PM

What’s Next

Dear Friend,  In these uncertain times, many Coloradans are worried about what last week’s election means for our community.  I appreciate many of you sharing your concerns with me directly–and we are listening.  We have heard from parents, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who care about …
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November 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Together, we move forward

Dear Friend,  Tuesday night was difficult. Like you, I’m still processing and reflecting on the election results and what they mean for our country and our community.    For all of us, it’s crucial that we remain committed to protecting our democracy, upholding the rule of law, and promoting justice…
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November 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Tomorrow (and the day after)

Dear Friend,  In Colorado, we have a gold standard for managing our elections and a commitment to ensuring every eligible vote is counted.  Our office recently issued a public advisory, making clear that any effort to intimidate voters is a crime and will be taken seriously. You can read more about …
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October 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM

We have to block this grocery mega-merger

Dear Friend,  Last Thursday, we made our closing argument urging a judge to block the proposed grocery mega-merger between Kroger, owner of King Soopers and City Market, and Albertsons, owner of Safeway.   To be blunt, this merger is bad for consumers, workers, farmers, and communities. After 19 l…
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October 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Standing Up for Costilla County

Dear Friend,  Costilla County residents are worried, to say the least, about an out-of-state billionaire landowner’s fence currently under construction. But to call it just a fence does no justice to what is happening in Costilla—this is an eight-foot tall barrier constructed by heavy machinery resu…
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October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Our Response to the Opioid Crisis

Dear Friend,  Two weeks ago, we hosted our third annual Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference.  Colorado’s dedication to addressing the opioid crisis is making a difference—but there is so much more work to do.    An important session featured a conversation about the impact of this crisis on familie…
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October 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Holding Tina Peters Accountable

Dear Friend,  Over three years ago, then-Mesa County clerk Tina Peters tampered with voting machines in an attempt to prove Trump’s Big Lie.   Since then, my office and the Mesa County district attorney have worked together to make clear that those who undermine the integrity of our elections and el…
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October 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Protecting Our Kids

Dear Friend,  As Colorado Attorney General, I am working hard to protect our kids. That’s why I’ve taken Meta to court to address Instagram and Facebook’s harmful impact on young people. It’s why I led a coalition of 42 State Attorneys General urging Congress to require social media warning labels …
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September 24, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Standing Up for Renters

Dear Friend, An issue I hear about often when I talk with Coloradans is their concern about housing affordability. And people tell me regularly that they are concerned that they cannot afford to live near where they work.  That’s why this summer, I joined Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to…
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September 17, 2024 at 3:01 PM

All 64 Counties!

Dear Friend, When I first ran to serve as Colorado’s Attorney General, I said I would visit all 64 counties of our state.  Over the last seven years, I have enjoyed and benefited from this tradition. I’ve visited every county — most multiple times. And I have already visited all 64 counties again d…
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September 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Taking on Monopolists

Dear Friend,  As a young lawyer, I joined the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division to fight for consumers. As Colorado’s Attorney General, I am leading several important antitrust cases to protect consumers from big corporations, including the landmark case against Google.  In August, the federal…
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September 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our Work on Behalf of All Coloradans and Supporting Colorado’s Thriving Latino Community

Dear Friend,  As Colorado’s Attorney General, one of my core principles for our work is ensuring that all communities—no matter who they are, their language, their faith, or their background—are protected by the rule of law. Last week, I joined a group of advocates for our Latino and immigrant comm…
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August 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM

What I Learned From the Obamas at the DNC–Do Something

Dear Friend, Joining the Democratic National Convention as a Colorado delegate was a special experience. The event was electric, as repeatedly emphasized by State Treasurer Dave Young and former Congressman Ed Perlmutter. Above all, it was incredibly inspiring. Having the honor of serving on both …
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August 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Fighting the opioid epidemic

Dear Friend,  Seven years ago, as a candidate to serve as Colorado’s Attorney General, I traveled to the San Luis Valley to meet with Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson. He informed me that 90% of those in the county jail were struggling with opioid use disorder. And he said the Valley had no dru…
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August 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

The Tina Peters Prosecution Verdict

Dear Friend,  When former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters undermined the integrity of our elections and broke the law, our department joined with the District Attorney for the 21st Judicial District, Dan Rubenstein, to prosecute her and hold her accountable.   On Monday, a jury found Tina Peters guilt…
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August 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Taking the Grocery Mega-merger to Court

Dear Friend,  My job as Attorney General is to listen to the people of Colorado. And to make sure that consumers aren’t taken advantage of by powerful companies.   That’s why I just went to court to fight the proposed merger between the Kroger and Albertsons mega grocery store chains. I heard from p…
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August 1, 2024 at 3:30 PM

What Lori Taught the Surgeon General

Dear Friend,  The harmful effects of social media are no secret. In a recent op-ed, the Surgeon General warned how social media platforms harm youth mental health. He spoke about a Colorado mom named Lori, who despite her very best efforts to monitor her daughter’s social media accounts, lost her d…
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July 24, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Standing up for our Democracy

Dear Friend,  As Attorney General, I know how important it is to show up for folks across Colorado, to make sure they are seen, and to listen to their concerns. And I know that Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, who represents the new 8th Congressional District, feels the same way. She’s been an outstan…
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July 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM

We need to address the mental health crisis facing our youth

Dear Friend, As a parent of two teenagers, there is nothing I care about more than their safety and their mental health.    For all parents out there, the decline in teen mental health, shown by rising emergency room visits, deaths by suicide, and overall well-being is just chilling. That’s why I’v…
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July 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Gun violence is a public health emergency

Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health emergency.  In 2020, gun violence surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for children in the United States.   Dear Friend, Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health emergency.  …
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July 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Protecting Freedom

Protecting Freedom Dear Friend, As a first-generation American, July 4th has a special meaning for me – representing our Nation’s commitment to freedom, liberty, and justice for all.   In America, our personal freedoms are safeguarded by our Constitution. And yet, just two years ago, the U.S. Suprem…
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June 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM

No Place for Hate in Colorado

Dear Friend,  Last weekend, I joined Denver’s traditional Juneteenth Parade, celebrating freedom and, another very core American ideal, equal justice for all.  At a time of rising hate, this ideal is one we must hold onto.I’ve been on the road in communities across Colorado to continue supporting t…
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June 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Fighting For Airline Passengers

Dear Friend,  During the pandemic, we heard from Coloradans about how airlines–and Frontier Airlines in particular–failed to follow the law and left them unable to use refunds on flights canceled on account of the public health emergency. I heard complaints that people could not get through to cust…
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May 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Youth Champion Of The Year

Dear Friend,  Last year, I joined the Boys & Girls Club of Denver in Montbello for the 3rd Annual March for Peace, founded by two high school students, Naja’Ray and Nashara. Here I am with them last spring at the march– Naja’Ray and Nashara represent the positive impact that young people can ha…
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May 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM

My birthday wish

Dear Friend,  I recently visited the new location of the iconic Welton Street Cafe, one of Denver’s oldest Black-owned restaurants, in the historic Five Points neighborhood. It’s been a long road to getting back in business, but the food is worth it!   I had the pleasure of meeting with one of the…
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April 25, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Showing Up for Colorado

One of my core values is showing up for all of Colorado. Dear Friend, One of my core values is showing up for all of Colorado. In the past year, I showed up and visited 56 counties, engaging with thousands of Coloradans through town hall meetings on various topics like the Kroger/Albertsons merger,…
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April 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our Fight for Colorado

I’ve traveled across the state to hear from voters. Here’s what I heard: Dear Friend, As Colorado’s Attorney General, my job is clear: listening to all Coloradans, fighting for consumers, and protecting our freedoms. And I’ve been busy getting that job done. Over the last year, I visited 19 differen…
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March 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Protecting Coloradans from Rising Health Care Costs

Coloradans tell me again and again about their frustration about rising health care costs. When we worked on addressing rising insulin prices a few years ago, we heard about Coloradans who had to choose between paying for life-saving medicine and food. That’s just wrong. Dear Friend, Coloradans tel…
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March 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Momentum on our Lawsuit to Stop the Mega Grocery Merger

Over the last year, we received profound support for not only taking this action, but also for the extensive effort we carried out to hear from Coloradans through listening sessions like this one in Colorado Springs. Dear Friend,  A few weeks ago, I wrote to you about my conversation with Albert, a …
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February 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Fighting for Democracy

I often remark that our democracy is a team sport, not a spectator sport. That’s why we are now in court challenging the Weld County Commission’s violation of Colorado’s anti-gerrymandering law. Dear Friend,  I often remark that our democracy is a team sport, not a spectator sport. That’s why we are…
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February 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Protecting Coloradans from Grocery Chain Mega Merger

Over a year ago, I began a set of listening sessions around the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Those conversations were at the forefront of my mind yesterday when I announced a lawsuit to stop this mega merger from happening. Dear Friend,  Over a year ago, I began a set of listening sessi…
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February 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Protecting Reproductive Freedom

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, protecting reproductive freedom is up to the states, and, most importantly, us. The painful reality is that we now have to fight for essential freedoms that we thought were won generations ago. But there is a flip side to this painful reality—the American people …
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January 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Standing Up for Consumers

As Colorado Attorney General, one of my core responsibilities is to be a consumer watchdog. That’s important because the sad truth is that too many businesses are willing to deceive consumers, only making things right when consumers know how to advocate effectively for themselves. Unless we get invo…
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January 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Defending Our Democracy in 2024

Three years ago, our nation witnessed one of its darkest days. And January 6th, 2021 is not in the past. In fact, it’s staring directly at us. Over this next year, we will confront, once again, a challenge to the foundation of our democratic institutions. We all have work to do to protect them in th…
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December 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Bringing Light Into Darkness

Last Thursday was the final night of Hanukkah, when we celebrated the festival of lights. This holiday season is a time when we can all reflect on how we can bring light into darkness. Dear Friend, Last Thursday was the final night of Hanukkah, when we celebrated the festival of lights. During this…
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December 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The Year Ahead: Join me on The Horizon Project

Over the last year, I focused on sharing with you the important work we do at the Attorney General’s Office—and I will continue to keep you updated on that important work. I also will ask for your help on The Horizon Project. Dear Friend, Over the last year, I focused on sharing with you the import…
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November 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Finding Gratitude

Over the last year, I visited more than fifty Colorado counties, listening to people’s concerns, working together to solve problems, and supporting each other. As the year comes to a close, I am thankful to each of you for being a part of our community here in Colorado, where we prize problem solvin…
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November 6, 2023 at 4:01 PM

The Work Ahead on Diversity and Inclusion

When I began my campaign for Attorney General in 2017, my commitment to diversity and inclusion was a central part of my platform. Dear Friend,  When I began my campaign for Attorney General in 2017, my commitment to diversity and inclusion was a central part of my platform. I wrote then, after marc…
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October 26, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Holding Social Media Platforms Accountable

This past Tuesday, Colorado co-led a multi-state lawsuit against Meta (formerly Facebook) for that company’s irresponsible management of its platforms (notably, Instagram) in ways that harmed our nation’s youth. Together, 42 states sued Meta in a coordinated set of state and federal lawsuits that se…
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October 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Heartbreak over Events in Israel

Six days after learning about the massacre and atrocities in Israel, and with new details coming out every day, I remain heartbroken, sick, and unable to put into words fully what these deaths, injuries, and kidnappings mean to me. It’s still hard to process it all. Dear Friend, Six days after learn…
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October 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

An EPIC Award and the Important Work Ahead

As your Attorney General, I take seriously the need to protect consumers in our digital age. That’s why it was meaningful and humbling when the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) presented me with its Champion of Freedom award. Dear Friend,  As your Attorney General, I take seriously the …
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September 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

When I took office as Colorado’s Attorney General, I made taking on the opioid crisis a top priority. I am proud of what our team has accomplished over the last 4 ½ years—and we have more work to do. Dear Friend, When I took office as Colorado’s Attorney General, I made taking on the opioid crisis …
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August 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Back to School–and Its Challenges

As your Attorney General, I take protecting our kids–including addressing the teen mental health crisis–very seriously. Dear Friend,  As your Attorney General, I take protecting our kids–including addressing the teen mental health crisis–very seriously, as I discussed recently on the Colorado Point …
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August 15, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Protecting Consumers in the Digital Age

With emerging technologies, consumers face a range of threats–robocalls, scam texts, the misuse of a person’s private information, and, now, the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI). As your Attorney General, I will always stand up for consumers. Dear Friend, With emerging technologies, consum…
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July 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Protecting Victims

As Attorney General, I am committed to doing all I can to protect victims. That work includes defending Colorado’s stalking law before the U.S. Supreme Court in Counterman v. Colorado. Dear Friend, As Attorney General, I am committed to doing all I can to protect victims. That work includes defendi…
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