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17 States Sue California Over Plastic Law

17 States Sue California Over Plastic Law

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Seventeen Republican attorneys general are suing California over its new single-use plastic law, arguing it will drive up national prices and overstep state boundaries. The law mandates 25% less plastic packaging and 100% recyclable or compostable materials by 2032, sparking legal battles from both environmental advocates and business interests. Nebraska’s AG Mike Hilgers leads the charge, calling the policy an economic burden on consumers nationwide. As lawsuits pile up, the clash highlights a widening rift between states pushing aggressive environmental action and those wary of federal overreach and economic fallout.

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