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Republican Gov. Bill Lee
Coverage of Republican Gov. Bill Lee in the Nexus archive.
- States expand fight against organized retail crime, gift card fraud
States are enacting new laws to combat organized retail crime, including gift card fraud and cargo theft, with over a dozen states creating criminal offenses and specialized task forces this year. Authorities have reported seizures of stolen goods worth millions and noted rising shoplifting rates in 2026 compared to 2025.