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Kentucky AG joins bipartisan coalition calling for federal crackdown on robocalls and texts
By Chasity Maynard at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSMV) - Kentucky’s Russell Coleman has joined a group of attorneys general across the nation calling for a federal crackdown on robocalls and texts. Coleman announced that Kentucky joined a 48-state coalition pushing for stricter regulations from the Federal Communications Commiss...
Key takeaway Coleman announced that Kentucky joined a 48-state coalition pushing for stricter regulations from the Federal Communications Commission.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents are likely all too familiar with the nuisance of robocalls and texts, and the threat they pose to personal finances. The fact that Tennessee has joined the bipartisan coalition alongside 47 other states, including neighboring Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, suggests that the problem is widespread and requires a unified response. The proposed stricter regulations from the Federal Communications Commission could have a direct impact on the daily lives of Nashvillians, potentially reducing the number of scam calls and texts they receive. As the coalition pushes for stronger certification rules and restrictions on the sale of phone numbers, it will be worth watching how these efforts play out in the local community, and whether they lead to a noticeable decrease in robocall and text scams targeting Nashville residents. The involvement of state attorneys general, including Tennessee's, underscores the commitment to protecting consumers from these types of scams.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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