News & Updates

Attorney General Schwalb Secures Over $2.1 Million from AltaGas Over Failure to Meet Solar Development Requirements

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a settlement between the District of Columbia and AltaGas, Ltd. (AltaGas) to resolve AltaGas’ breach of its 2018 merger agreement with Washington Gas (WGL) that required AltaGas to develop 10 megawatts of solar energy to help offset WGL’s…

Attorney General Schwalb Sues Fort Myer Construction Company for Polluting District Waterways

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against Fort Myer Construction Company (Fort Myer), one of the region’s largest road paving and infrastructure construction companies, for illegally contaminating the District’s stormwater system with pollutants in violation of the…

Attorney General Schwalb Holds Pest Control Company Accountable for Polluting District with Toxic Chemicals

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Kenmore Pest Control & Termite Services LLC (Kenmore) will pay $137,000 in penalties and environmental clean-up costs to resolve allegations that it repeatedly and illegally applied pesticides, endangering District residents and damaging…

Attorney General Schwalb Commends DC Council for Continued Investment in Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today commended the DC Council for delivering on the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities, including provisions which will provide critical resources to support OAG’s efforts to improve public safety and support District…

Protecting the Environment for all Washingtonians

Last week, communities around the world gathered to celebrate Earth Day, and at the Office of the Attorney General, we are committed to using every legal tool available to protect the District’s abundant natural resources, fight for environmental justice, and ensure all Washingtonians have…

Attorney General Schwalb Secures Judgment Against Ward 5 Trash Transfer Facility for Polluting District Waterways

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Rodgers Brothers Custodial Services, Inc. and its president, George Rodgers, Jr., have been ordered to pay $100,000 for repeatedly discharging pollutants—including petroleum and sediment—into DC waterways at its Ward 5 trash transfer and…

Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released a 2023 Impact Report detailing how over the past year, The Office of the Attorney General has delivered for District residents, securing $610 million in total savings and benefits – over four times its annual budget.

Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released a 2023 Impact Report detailing how over the past year, The Office of the Attorney General has delivered for District residents, securing $610 million in total savings and benefits – over four times its annual budget.

Reflecting on My First Year as Your Attorney General

When I was sworn into office nearly one year ago, humbled by the trust District residents placed in me to represent and advocate for them, I pledged to use the law to combat persistent equity gaps, defend and strengthen the fundamental rights of all who live and work here, ensure that our…

The LARGEST Environmental Settlement in DC History

All District residents have the right to enjoy the natural treasures of our great city while living in safe and healthy neighborhoods. OAG will continue to work hard, everyday, to ensure that the law protects that right for everyone.