Article 6Q4JF Group of Republican attorneys general blocking climate laws funded by oil firms and dark money

Group of Republican attorneys general blocking climate laws funded by oil firms and dark money

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Peter Stone in Washington DC
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Association has received millions from Koch Industries, fossil fuel lobby and fund linked to billionaire Leonard Leo

A powerful group that boasts 28 Republican attorney generals, including many who have sided with oil and gas firms to block states seeking compensation for weather disasters caused by climate change, has raked in millions of dollars from fossil fuel giants and a dark money fund tied to Federalist Society co-chair, Leonard Leo.

The Republican Attorneys General Association (Raga) has roped in about $5.8m from oil and gas giants and their allied lobbying groups since Joe Biden was elected president in 2020, campaign finance records show.

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