17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

A coalition of 17 states and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued California

June 23, 2026Updated: June 23, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

FILE—Plastic bottles of shampoo are displayed at Compton’s Market in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, June 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

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