A trip to Rome for state officials. Paid for in part by companies they regulate.

A trip to Rome for state officials. Paid for in part by companies they regulate.

AGA, which pulled in nearly $27 million in sponsorships between 2019 and 2023 – the last year of records available in public financial reports – largely relies on donations from companies to fund its trips. Attorneys general also pay thousands of dollars per year in membership dues using taxpayer funds. The group has previously granted varying levels of perks to companies based on how much they have contributed, records show. An AGA document fro…