Consumer Federation of California

Consumer Federation of California

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Protecting consumer and privacy rights in California since 1960. Website: consumercal.org Instagram: @consumercal Linktree: https://linktr.ee/consumercal

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Consumer Federation of California
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Two weeks left until #ElectionDay! CFC works relentlessly to advocate for legislation and policies that protect consumers, but we also need elected officials who are willing to FIGHT for consumers and help get those bills across the finish line to become law. Make your voice count and vote!

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Senator Scott Wiener
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Honored to receive Katie Porter's endorsement. She's held the powerful accountable, put families first, and been a consistent advocate for lowering prices. That's the fight I’ll continue in Congress.

Consumer Federation of California
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The Consumer Federation of CA endorses @benallenca.bsky.social for Insurance Commissioner because the CARS Act is one of many examples, not the exemption, of his strong track record on consumer issues. He has proven to be a leader and fighter for consumers even on the toughest issues.

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety@autosafety4all.bsky.social

Great reporting by @jessicaroy.bsky.social about new law to make buying new and used cars in #California more affordable and less risky. @choprausa.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social @nationalconsumers.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/politic...

yahoo.comCalifornia's new used-car law has taken effect. Here's how it helps buyersA new California law gives some used-car buyers three days to cancel a purchase, while also targeting hidden fees and misleading auto pricing.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
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Good news for #California car buyers. You have important new rights that can save you a bundle of $$ + a lot of time. #affordability #cars @senbenallen.bsky.social @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social FAQs: carconsumers.org/cars-act-ca.... www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/c...

nbclosangeles.comCar dealers must disclose full price up front under new California lawThe new law is going into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
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In 2013, a fire truck cost $500,000.00. In 2023, the same truck cost $1,000,000.00. Why? Private Equity and giant corporations took control of the industry and jacked up prices. We can't let corporate greed make our communities less safe. @governor.ca.gov sign AB 1776, the COMPETE Act!

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
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Flock's cameras are far from the only ones spying on law-abiding folks, all over America. #Waymo #Flock #Tesla #privacy @consumercal.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social @nationalconsumers.bsky.social

Angela Sutton (she/her)@drangelasutton.bsky.social

This should be national news. Waymo has the same capacity as Flock and are spending more time parked where people congregate than giving rides. The company is not forthcoming about where this surveillance data is going. We didn't consent to this.

Consumer Federation of California
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📍Consumer News "Unlike standard utility bills, where tenants owe money to the utility company, Rubs are owed to the landlord [...] Many leases that include Rubs are written so tenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid their rent." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com‘It kept adding up’: how add-on utility fees can lead to eviction for tenantsTenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid rent – tenants and their allies are fighting back

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
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#Connecticut Nissan dealership settles with FTC and @agwilliamtong.bsky.social, agrees to refund $4 million to car buyers allegedly scammed by junk fees. #scams #cars @consumerfed.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social www.ftc.gov/news-events/...

ftc.govFTC, Connecticut Secure $4 Million Settlement with Manchester City Nissan Over Deceptive Fees AllegationsThe Federal Trade Commission and state of Connecticut today secured a $4 million settlement with a Manchester, Conn., auto dealer and its owners and managers resolving allegations the business was,
Consumer Federation of California
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AB 1720 would have capped resale prices of live entertainment tickets to 10% above face value. The problem? The bill would have exempted the monopoly (Live Nation/Ticketmaster) from this cap despite being one of the biggest players in the resale market. [2/3]

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economicsecurity.us
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We were in Sacramento this week with workers, small business owners, labor leaders, lawmakers, and advocates calling on the State Senate to pass the COMPETE Act. California has a chance to rein in corporate power and restore fair competition. It’s time to pass AB 1776.

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Writers Guild of America West
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Yesterday, WGAW Secretary Treasurer Peter Murrieta joined officials and advocates in Sacramento in support of the COMPETE Act, which will update state antitrust laws to help ensure a fair economy for workers, small business, and consumers. When competition works, writers win. https://bit.ly/AB-1776

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Robert Reich
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California has the chance to rein in out-of-control corporate power — but Big Tech is spending millions to stop the plan. Here’s what you need to know.

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TechEquity
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That’s why TechEquity Action is heading to Sacramento tomorrow for a press conference for the COMPETE Act (AB 1776)! Head to TikTok for a livestream at 10am to learn more about the bill, its status, and why it’s needed to help tackle California's affordability crisis. www.tiktok.com/@techequity?...

Consumer Federation of California
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Reminder: Virtual Event this Thursday! Join Live Session with Sam Levine on States and Cities: The New Vanguards of #Consumer and Worker Protection. 🔗Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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We are excited to announce Sam Levine, Commissioner of @hellodcwp.bsky.social, as our next webinar speaker. With active hostility from the federal government, learn how states and cities are at the forefront of accountability, enforcement, and protecting consumers. Register: tinyurl.com/5dkvdsc6

Consumer Federation of California
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Today is Consumer Advocacy Day! CFC joins consumer advocates in DC today to 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 & 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 interest rate limits, defeat a bill to encourage high-cost payday loan apps, and demand the #CFPB get back to work to address the 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬. #CAD2026 #ProtectConsumers

Consumer Federation of California
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Tomorrow is the day! California consumers, this is your chance to make your voice heard. Vote-by-mail ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail (must be postmarked on or before 6/2). In-person voting is OPEN! More info: www.sos.ca.gov/elections

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CA Primary Election Day is June 2. Make your voice count and vote! See below for CFC's endorsed candidates for the #CAGov and Insurance Commissioner races. More info available on our website. @benallenca.bsky.social @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social

Consumer Federation of California
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The Consumer Federation of CA (CFC) applauds the CA State Assembly for passing the COMPETE Act (AB 1776). CFC especially thanks Assemblymember Caloza and those members of the State Assembly who stood up for consumers & small businesses against the monopolies abusing the marketplace.

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“CFC doesn’t usually endorse more than one candidate but given the fluid nature of California’s Governor race and the quality of these two candidates, we felt it was warranted here. Both Katie Porter and Tom Steyer would make an excellent governor of California.”

Consumer Federation of California
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CFC was honored to host Stanford Professor Mordecai Kurz earlier this month for a timely seminar on #antitrust and #marketpower, as legislators consider a new bill (AB 1776 - COMPETE Act) that would modernize and strengthen #California’s antitrust laws. 🔗 Link to full seminar in our bio!

Consumer Federation of California
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Join Professor Kurz as he explains how the 1980’s policies of unregulated free-market capitalism, coupled with the IT revolution, created a “techno-winner-takes-all" economy that has led to a second Gilded Age of unsustainable inequality today. And more importantly... what can be done about it?