Democrat Tom Miller, the nation's longest serving attorney general, says if he's elected to an 11th term, he'll continue to pursue cases against companies that scam Iowans. "I just feel very lucky to be attorney general because we get to use the law to serve the interests of ordinary Iowans," … [Read more...]
Attorney General encourages lawmakers to pass a ‘red flag’ law
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is encouraging Iowa lawmakers to support a “red flag” law. Red flag law involves reporting concerns to the police who can temporarily take a gun away from someone. Miller, a Democrat, says Iowa should take advantage of $750 million dollars allocated to states to … [Read more...]
Iowa part of settlement involving mileage claims for Ford pickups
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Iowa is part of a multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company regarding gas mileage claims for pickups. The settlement came after allegations that Ford falsely advertised the fuel economy of its 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids and the payload capacity of model … [Read more...]
Panel dismisses all challenges of Primary candidates’ paperwork
A state panel has rejected a challenge that would have booted U.S. Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer off the ballot for the Democratic Primary in June. The state auditor and Attorney General Tom Miller, both Democrats, voted to reject claims that some signatures on Finkenauer's nominating … [Read more...]
Attorney General making inquiries about big increase in fertilizer prices
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed over the last year and Iowa's Attorney General says he is looking into the reasons behind the 200 and 300 percent increases. Fertilizer companies blame natural gas cost spikes and production shutdowns because of Hurricane Ida. But Attorney General Tom Miller … [Read more...]
Republican Bird to challenge incumbent Iowa A.G. Tom Miller
The Republican who challenged Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller in 2010 aims to run against the Democratic incumbent again. Brenna Bird told The Cedar Rapids Gazette she's running for attorney general this year. Bird is a former chief of staff for Congressman Steve King. She also served as legal … [Read more...]
Miller plans to seek election to 11th term as Iowa’s AG
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller plans to seek reelection in 2022 for an 11th term. Miller, a Democrat, made the announcement this weekend at the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry. "Right now we're doing some of the best work we've ever done. We have some of the best staff we've ever had," … [Read more...]
AG reviewing Iowa City mayor’s order on public masking
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says his office is reviewing the civil emergency Iowa City's mayor declared last week which calls on people to wear face coverings in public places. Last year, Miller's office said city and county officials did not have the authority to issue public mask mandates. … [Read more...]
Iowa’s attorney general to surpass national milestone tomorrow
On Saturday, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will become the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history. Miller, a Democrat, was first elected in 1978 and has been re-elected nine times. "I always thought that there was great potential in the office to serve ordinary people," Miller said … [Read more...]
Miller says he’s struck good compromise with Reynolds over AG’s authority
Attorney General Tom Miller, a Democrat, today said the agreement he's just made with Republican Governor Kim Reynolds means it's "pretty unlikely" he'll sign the State of Iowa onto multi-state lawsuits challenging Trump Administration policies. "There are 26 other Democratic A.G.s to carry on … [Read more...]