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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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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economicsecurity.us @economicsecurity.us · 17/09/2026

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📍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...

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‘It kept adding up’: how add-on utility fees can lead to eviction for tenants

Tenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid rent – tenants and their allies are fighting back

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

AB 1720, a bill that CFC opposed, died in Senate Appropriations last week. CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell appeared on CBS News Bay Area last week to share why AB 1720 was not the pro-consumer initiative it appeared to be. [1/3] www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL7C...

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California Assembly bill targets secondary market ticket sellers by limiting markups

YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA

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economicsecurity.us @economicsecurity.us · 13/08/2026

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 @wgawest.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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. bit.ly/AB-1776

Group holding signs on steps with 'Pass the Compete Act' at podium.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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 @techequity.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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?...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

CFC was thrilled to host Sam Levine last month for a virtual event to discuss the intersection between antitrust enforcement and consumer protections, and the critical role of state & local governments as the new vanguards of consumer protections. 🔗 Link to full recording: youtu.be/gvCDxGZ4tPQ?...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Last week, CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell attended the @consumerfed.bsky.social's 54th Annual Awards Ceremony where he joined hundreds of consumer advocates from across the country to celebrate and honor four amazing individuals for their achievements and endless commitment to consumers.

CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell pictured together with NYC DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine and CA Business and Consumer Services Agency Secretary Rohit Chopra at the Consumer Federation of America's 54th Annual Awards Ceremony in DC.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thanks to @vargas.house.gov's office for meeting with us during #CAD2026 to discuss making sure states can challenge banks’ high-rate loans and enforce state interest rate caps to #ProtectConsumers.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Payday loan apps force workers to pay to be paid by collecting interest disguised as expedited fees, donations, and subscription charges. Thank you @nancypelosi.bsky.social's office for meeting with us during #CAD2026 to discuss ending predatory lending. #ConsumerAssembly2026

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell is in DC this week for the 60th Consumer Assembly hosted by @consumerfed.bsky.social Robert was on Capitol Hill for #CAD2026 yesterday and had the opportunity to meet with lawmakers to discuss important consumer issues. #ProtectConsumers

CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell stands in front of Capitol Hill building in Washington, DC.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

“After interviewing multiple candidates, the Consumer Federation of California decided that two merited our endorsement – Katie Porter and Tom Steyer,” said CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell. #governor #california #2026elections @katieporterca.bsky.social @tomsteyerhq.bsky.social

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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!

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

“After CFC’s endorsement committee interviewed all six top candidates for California Insurance Commissioner it became obvious that the best choice for the office is State Senator @benallenca.bsky.social,” said CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

"CFC is thrilled to see the appointment of Rohit Chopra to head up the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. He has been a tireless consumer advocate both at the FTC & as the head of the federal CFPB, which sadly is being decimated by the current Trump Administration.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today is Big Day of Giving. With so many worthy causes to give, why should you give to the Consumer Federation of California (CFC)? CFC is a local Sacramento advocacy nonprofit established in 1960. #BDOG2026 #BigDayofGiving #ProtectConsumers #Sacramento #California

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

What happens when we have massively integrated companies that have almost nothing to do with food—the chemical producers, the commodity traders, the Wall Street investors—controlling California’s #agriculture? Join Kat Taylor, Co-founder and Board Chair of Beneficial State Bank, to learn more.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Earlier this week, CFC held a press conference to unveil the 2026 #Affordability Agenda, a 9-bill bipartisan package of legislative bills being co/sponsored by CFC. Watch the full press conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=grLI... Read the full press release: consumercal.org/consumer-fed...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Thank you @governor.ca.gov for leading the fight to protect consumers from payday lenders! #Stopthedebttrap

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"Rule one of monopolies – they never give up power. It always has to be taken from them. The monopoly should be broken up & then perhaps elements of this “agreement” might be up for discussion. But this deal stinks and consumers can smell the stench from miles away.” #Ticketmaster #ProtectConsumers

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Consumer Federation of California Statement on Settlement between Trump DOJ and Live Nation/Ticketmaster

Sacramento, CA – Today, Robert Herrell, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California, issued the following statement in response to Trump DOJ and Live Nation/Ticketmaster settl…

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Congratulations pro-consumer champion @senbenallen.bsky.social on winning Legislator of the Year award, plus Sen. Allen's Legislative Analyst Shoshana Levy winning Senate Legislative Staffer of the Year from @consumercal.bsky.social & CA Low-Income Consumer Coalition for passage of SB 766!! 👏✨

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

CFC Executive Director Robert Herrell joined Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry and Connolly at yesterday's press conference to unveil AB 1776—Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act. CFC is a proud co-sponsor. #ConsumerProtection

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

CFC's Executive Director, Robert Herrell, had the honor of partnering with the legendary Dolores Huerta at yesterday's press conference in support of @scottwiener.bsky.social's Affordable Insurance & Recovery Act ("AIR" Act). Watch the full press conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=90wO...

A photo of Dolores Huerta and the Consumer Federation of California's Executive Director, Robert Herrell, posing outside of the capitol building in Sacramento.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

JUST IN: The Consumer Federation of California just released their 2025 California Legislative Scorecard! See how your legislator scored and voted on key consumer protections bills and more. View the scorecard and full press release here: consumercal.org/consumer-fed...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

#SB766 allows consumers to return faulty vehicles, improves car pricing transparency, prohibits unnecessary & costly add-ons to their cars, & more! @benallenca.bsky.social We are proud to have been part of such an amazing group of advocates led by @autosafety4all.bsky.social! #ProtectConsumers

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Paying an average interest rate of 383% for advances repaid in 7-14 days is not "consumer friendly". To truly help consumers and #StopTheDebtTrap, we need to regulate these products. Excellent work by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @crlonline.bsky.social !! #ProtectConsumers

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Thanks for sharing. Sure seems like it would be smarter to offer discounts instead of price hikes. Talk about their being tone deaf....🙄

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

This is exactly why CFC championed #AB2863 in 2024, now a California law to safeguard consumers from this behavior and prevent them from being trapped in unwanted subscriptions. #protectconsumers #automaticsubscriptions

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The federal lawsuit accused Amazon of illegally using "manipulative, coercive, or deceptive" designs to "trick" shoppers into enrolling in auto-renewing Prime subscriptions, which currently cost $139 a year or $14.99 a month. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...

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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. lawsuit that it 'tricked' people into Prime

Federal regulators say Amazon has agreed to pay a historic sum to resolve their allegations that its web designs manipulated millions of people into paying for Prime subscriptions, which were also pur...

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

A car is one of the most important purchases a person can make. Consumers deserve a process that is less risky and more affordable. #SB766 does just that! We urge @governor.ca.gov to please sign this important legislation! #protectconsumers

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

When monopolies win, consumers lose! The FTC is suing @ticketmaster.com and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices that it says resulted in consumers paying "significantly more" than the face value of a ticket. apple.news/AjG-iVjGnQOm...

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FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resale tactics and pricing — NBC News

Scrutiny of the companies reignited in 2022 after sales to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour crashed its site, raising questions about coordinated-buying practices on its platform.

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

CFC is very excited that seven of its strong pro-consumer bills are at the Governor's Desk. We urge Governor Newsom to sign these into law and strengthen consumer protections across the state. #protectconsumers #caleg

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported, sponsored or co-sponsored seven strong pro-consumer bills to Governor Newsom this year, many with strong bipartisan support, and urges Governor Newsom to sign all seven. #California #ProtectConsumers consumercal.org/consumer-fed...

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CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA SENDS SEVEN BILLS TO GOVERNOR

CFC Continues Record of Leadership; Now Governor Must Act Donate to CFC For Immediate Release || Thursday, September 18, 2026 Sacramento, CA — The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported,…

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Live in #California? Don't want to get hit with a HUGE increase in car dealer "doc fees" the next time you buy a new or used car -- up to $500? There's something you can do about it👇 @chuckbell.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social NO on #SB791 #teslatakedown

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Consumer Federation of California @consumercal.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

#SB690 is a direct attack on your privacy. It lets companies off the hook, legalizes invasive tracking, and shields Big Tech from lawsuits. Learn the truth: www.stopsb690.com #StopBigTechSpying #California #CALeg #Privacy #ProtectConsumers

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