CVS text messages Louisiana investigation.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’ personal information. Murrill’s Thursday announcement came as lawmakers ultimately tabled the legislation to prohibit companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and drug stores. The bill, which proponents said would bolster independent pharmacies and reduce the cost of prescription medications, received broad support in the House but died in the Senate. A spokesperson for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he plans to call a special session to revive the legislation.