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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 2d

AG Weiser joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold individuals’ ability to enforce the Voting Rights Act — a key protection ensuring every American can vote freely and fairly. #VotingRights

Read the court brief: https://bit.ly/42wr7Jc

Voting booths with "VOTE" signs, a U.S. flag, and the Colorado State Attorney General's seal, promoting nondiscriminatory voting rights.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

LAWSUIT WIN: After Attorney General Phil Weiser and other AGs sued, the DOJ has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crime Act funds. In 2024, Colorado’s Office for Victims Programs received just over $21 million in VOCA funds.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump administration is illegally cutting $550 million in clean energy funding for Colorado, including a promising $326 million grant for CSU to help cut methane pollution nationwide. AG Phil Weiser will keep standing up for Colorado and our clean energy future.

A quote by Attorney General Phil Weiser on a background of solar panels with a cloudy sky, discussing federal funding for Colorado's clean energy and anti-bullying initiatives. Quote reads: "Cutting a half billion in federal dollars for Colorado clean energy initiatives is just the sort of illegal action taken by this administration to bully and punish states. We will continue to fight for Colorado and the rule of law, exploring the best response to this reckless action.”

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 9d

From the Colorado Department of Law, we wish the Jewish community a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur.

"G'mar chatima tovah" text in honor of the beginning of Yom Kippur.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 9d

Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 21 AGs in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new restrictions on federal funding that supports survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o3poU8

Portrait of Phil Weiser, Attorney General of Colorado, with a quote about filing lawsuits to support domestic violence victims and other crime victims, and criticizing DOJ's new restrictions on critical resources.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 10d

Victory: A federal judge struck down DOE’s unlawful funding cap—protecting millions for Colorado’s clean energy programs and families. #defendingcolorado

Photo of the Department of Energy building at dusk, overlayed with text announcing a federal lawsuit update declaring federal energy program cuts illegal, aiming to protect Colorado's energy programs.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 11d

AG Weiser launched free online training today to help educators prevent school violence and suicide using Colorado’s ERPO law. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4mMG01f

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

In a cruel and illegal effort to deny support to young people for purely political reasons, the Trump admin is threatening to pull funding for longstanding comprehensive sexual health education programs. AG Phil Weiser is fighting back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gM6Fdl

Official portrait of Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General, next to a quote about adolescent health and opposition to Trump administration policies. Quote reads: “If we want our kids to thrive, we need to provide them with proper sexual health education, as well as help them understand healthy relationships and positive attitudes about adolescent growth and development. HHS is restricting these grants without a clear statutory basis. This illegal action by the Trump administration will harm Colorado kids and that is why we are joining this lawsuit,”

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with the owner of a Weld County-based business that illegally advertised and performed unlicensed legal services for clients navigating the U.S. immigration system. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kgbhw7

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

Student loan rules are changing. Our Student Loan Ombudsperson, Kelsey Lesco, spoke with @cprnews.bsky.social about what borrowers need to know and how we can help when servicers get it wrong.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nPgkSv

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 15d

Today we celebrate and honor the indigenous people of Colorado. Happy Native American Day from all of us at the Colorado Department of Law.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 15d

Today, AG Weiser honored victims of Babi Yar, urging vigilance against antisemitism in Colorado and beyond. Read his full remarks here: https://bit.ly/4nFNBjD

Prepared remarks: From Babi Yar To Boulder: Confronting Antisemitism With Moral Clarity (Sept. 25, 2025)

Attorney General Phil Weiser Remarks at Babi Yar Commemoration. Sept. 25, 2025.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 15d

Colorado is joining 18 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in a settlement with Kars-R-Us, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today. Less than 0.5% of the money Kars raised from vehicle donations actually went to cancer screenings. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gKNAbl

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 16d

A federal judge ruled in favor of Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of AGs that sued after the Trump admin attempted to illegally coerce their states into sweeping immigration enforcement by threatening to withhold billions in federal funding. https://bit.ly/3If8Mtn

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 16d

Capitol One misled customers about interest rates on savings accounts, costing consumers big money. Attorney General Phil Weiser is joining a bipartisan coalition urging a court not to approve an unfair settlement proposal in a related lawsuit. Read more: https://bit.ly/3IGzlrp

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

A new proposed rule would let the Department of Education declare some government and nonprofit work "illegal" and ineligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. AG Phil Weiser joined a letter warning against the rule. Read the letter: https://bit.ly/3W6kDgg

Person in glasses smiling in a classroom with text overlay: 'Threats to our Public Workforce. AG Weiser Warns Against Illegal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rule. coag.gov/defending-colorado.'

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

Happy New Year to all Jewish Coloradans celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tovah!

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

Colorado joined dozens of attorneys general and county officials in opposing the EPA's proposal to rescind its 2009 finding that greenhouse gas pollution, including vehicle exhaust, drives climate change.

Read the comment letters:
https://bit.ly/4210U5m
https://bit.ly/4210UlS

Image featuring a smoky traffic scene with a superimposed text stating "Colorado joins dozens of states, local governments, including Denver, in opposing rescission of EPA's landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding." The seal of the Colorado Attorney General is visible in the bottom left corner.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

Estes Park Health’s mission, assets, and services remain protected under state law as the hospital integrates with UCHealth. Local board representation and $20M+ in investments will ensure the Estes Park community continues to benefit.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47XdDd6

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 21d

AG Phil Weiser today announced a $400,000 settlement with the manufacturers and distributors of the 1906 cannabis brand after they failed to disclose health risks associated with their "Drops" products and misrepresented certain health benefits. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Itys5o

Official news release from the Attorney General of Colorado announcing a $400,000 fine and settlement with cannabis companies. The image features a clear glass bottle tipped over with cannabis leaves and buds scattered around, and another sealed bottle with a liquid substance in the background.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 22d

Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado is joining five other states and the Federal Trade Commission in suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster over deceptive fees and ticket resale tactics. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mkdpjx

An announcement from the Attorney General of Colorado, Phil Weiser, about legal action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, displayed over an image of a lively concert audience silhouetted against stage lights.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 22d

Attorney General Phil Weiser statement regarding government censorship, the First Amendment, and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Document titled 'Statement from Attorney General Phil Weiser Regarding the FCC's pressure on ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!' It expresses concern over threats to free speech and democratic principles, and discusses the role of governmental critique. The document includes the seal of the Colorado Attorney General and is displayed on a red and white striped background.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 23d

Today is the 78th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force officially becoming its own military branch. We are proud to be home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, a symbol of excellence and a key landmark for Colorado Springs. Thank you for 78 years of flying high and protecting the skies!

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 23d

"The Constitution is our true north. The Constitution is the silver frame around the Declaration of Independence."

Yesterday, Attorney General Phil Weiser spoke in celebration of Constitution Day, emphasizing how important it is to know both what it stands for and against.

#ConstitutionDay

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaking on the steps of the Denver County building in September 2025.

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Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · 24d

AG Phil Weiser announced today that Vista Eye Care, a Thornton-based eye clinic, will pay $250,000 after an investigation revealed it illegally billed Colorado's Medicaid program for thousands of corrective lenses for kids and young adults. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K4lBHq

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