Jeff Jackson

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson urged state regulators to enforce Duke Energy's commitment to the Trump administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which aims to prevent data centers from shifting costs to consumers. Duke Energy seeks to merge its Carolinas and Progress subsidiaries, while the pledge requires large energy users to cover their own infrastructure costs. State leaders want the utility to formalize the agreement in writing for enforceability.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson opposes the EPA's proposal to loosen restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water, joining 17 states and the District of Columbia in urging the agency to rescind the rollback. The proposal would eliminate federal requirements for testing these toxic substances, including GenX, linked to health risks like liver and kidney damage.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson rejected Duke Energy's proposed 9.5% residential rate increase over two years, arguing it still overcharges consumers. Governor Josh Stein also criticized the settlement, urging data centers to cover their electricity costs. Duke Energy claims the increase is necessary for infrastructure investments, but the deal requires approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson rejects a proposed rate settlement with Duke Energy Carolinas, arguing the 9.5% residential rate increase over two years is still too high despite a reduction from the original 18%. Jackson advocates for a lower profit rate of 7.4% instead of the 9.8% included in the settlement.

Duke Energy Carolinas reduced its requested rate increase to 3.7% over two years after a settlement with Public Staff and consumer advocacy groups. The adjustment includes lowering the utility's return on equity by 11% and removing $173.2 million in large-load interconnection projects from the current rate case, with potential refunds for customers if infrastructure delays occur. The settlement also establishes a framework for handling large energy users and requires quarterly project updates.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson criticized a $450 million EPA-chemours settlement over PFAS pollution, arguing it excludes North Carolina residents and allocates most funds to other states. The deal, which requires federal court approval, would provide up to $90 million over 15 years for water cleanup projects, but Jackson claims it guarantees nothing for North Carolina. Public comments on the agreement are due by July 29.

David Satterfield, a tow truck driver in North Carolina, faces new criminal charges after a court order by Attorney General Jeff Jackson over predatory towing practices. The court order requires Satterfield to repay victims and imposes penalties for non-compliance, following allegations of targeting Black drivers, excessive fees, and illegal towing during emergencies.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson warned towing companies about predatory practices following a judgment against a Charlotte-based operator. His office will aggressively pursue businesses accused of such practices.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson is challenging Duke Energy Progress' proposed 15% rate increase, claiming it would impose $960 million in unnecessary charges on customers over the next two years.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson settled an antitrust lawsuit with three egg producers—Cal-Maine, Versova, and Hickman’s Family Farms—for colluding to fix prices. The settlement includes 50 million donated eggs to food banks nationwide, with 3 million going to North Carolina, and $1.5 million in legal fees. The producers also agreed to antitrust oversight and cease illegal cooperation.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson states his office will continue defending the Fourteenth Amendment after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. CASA. Jackson joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general to protect birthright citizenship protections, though the Supreme Court sent the case back to a lower court for further proceedings.

The North Carolina House passed House Bill 958, an elections bill criticized by Democrats for enabling ballot challenges, audits, and voter registration removals. The bill cleared the House in a party-line 66-47 vote and will now move to the Senate. Key provisions include granting the Republican auditor authority to conduct post-election audits and allowing the Board of Elections to hire private attorneys.

Duke Energy is reducing its proposed rate increase from 18% to 11.6% following pushback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson. The revised proposal still requires approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with a hearing scheduled for July 7 and a final decision expected in the fall. If approved, the new rates would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Duke Energy Carolinas has reduced its proposed residential rate increase following objections. The adjustment comes after concerns were raised about the initial rate hike.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 13 other attorneys general are urging the EPA to mandate monitoring of microplastics in drinking water, despite the agency's recent addition of microplastics to its Contaminant Candidate List. The coalition argues for stricter regulations, citing health risks from microplastics and their projected doubling in water concentration by 2040.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with LivCor over an AI-driven rent-fixing scheme. The company agreed to stop using data from other landlords and RealPage without admitting wrongdoing. A similar settlement involved Greystar, and a lawsuit against RealPage and other landlords remains pending.

Florida's attorneys general have not intervened in recent utility rate cases despite significant increases by Florida Power & Light and other utilities. In contrast, attorneys general in Arizona, Michigan, and North Carolina have taken action to challenge rate hikes. Florida's Public Service Commission, tasked with regulating utilities, has faced criticism for being ineffective in controlling rising energy costs.

The North Carolina Attorney General's Office extended Holly Christina Photography's deadline by two weeks to deliver photos and videos to couples. The company is accused of overbooking weddings, using unauthorized photographers, and failing to provide paid content. Attorney General Jeff Jackson has sued the firm, leading to asset freezes and a court order to cease operations.

North Carolina's House Bill 958 introduces requirements for overseas voters, including documentation and photo ID, and allows the state Elections Director to appoint political staff. The bill also modifies provisional ballot procedures and shifts legal responsibilities from the state Attorney General's office to the elections board.

North Carolina's Attorney General Jeff Jackson and AGs from 22 other states are urging Congress to reverse changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Act added work requirements for seniors and parents and required states to contribute to SNAP benefits in some cases.

North Carolina is suing VinFast over a failed $4 billion EV megafactory deal in Chatham County, alleging the company breached contracts by not building the factory or creating promised jobs. The state seeks to reclaim land and $80 million in incentives after the project, delayed for years, remains inactive with permits expired and no construction underway.