Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger blocked by federal judge; 'It was about jacking up their own earnings' says AG

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the merger would've had a ripple of damaging effects to Arizona's economy, loss of jobs, and leaving residents in rural areas without basic necessities.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the merger would've had a ripple of damaging effects to Arizona's economy, loss of jobs, and leaving residents in rural areas without basic necessities. She called December 10's ruling a win."It was about jacking up their own earnings and harming consumers."On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked Krober's proposed $25 million tie-up with Albertsons.

"These two companies employ 35,000 people in Arizona, and they have 250 grocery stores across the state, and they are two of the seven biggest employers in Arizona," she said.Fewer stores means a loss of jobs, loss of food and access to pharmacies. Leaving people like Cody Meyers worried for his parents."It makes it harder. Taking a trip out to get a prescription that they need. The more convenient it is for someone like them, it makes it easier.

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