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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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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 would have gotten rid of the competitors in the secondary market. LESS competition does NOT lower prices. This bill would have only strengthened the monopoly's power to charge higher prices. [3/3]

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

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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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

This webinar is our most recent installment in The 19 - Are You One of Them? campaign, which aims to bring awareness on how politics has shaped current antimonopoly law and the broader inequality of wealth. Visit our website to learn more: consumercal.org/19-are-you-o...

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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

Congratulations to Sam Levine, Lisa Rice, Barbara Roper, and Marceline White! Photographed (from left to right): Robert Herrell with CFA Awardee and NYC DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine & CA Business and Consumer Services Agency Secretary Rohit Chopra.

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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 COMPETE Act, authored by Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and co-sponsored by CFC, modernizes California antitrust laws by enhancing options against monopolies. Learn more: consumercal.org/assemblymemb...

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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

“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.”

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

“Both were well-versed on consumer protection issues and had concrete proposals to help consumers given that affordability issues squeeze Californians each day.“

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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

P.S. If you're interested in learning more about the issues discussed in this seminar, we encourage you to check out Professor Kurz's new book, "Private Power and Democracy's Decline: How to Make Capitalism Support Democracy"!

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

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?

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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

California deserves an Insurance Commissioner that is truly committed to actual consumer protection.”

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

“Senator Allen has a strong record of working on consumer protection issues, a passion about public service and the wherewithal to understand how to appropriately lead the CA Dept of Insurance, a challenging job even without our current insurance challenges. (cont)

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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

This appointment is confirmation that the key drivers of consumer protection work for those of us at the state level. We thank @governor.ca.gov for appointing Mr. Chopra and wholeheartedly endorse and support his appointment and look forward to working with Mr. Chopra.”

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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

AB 1776 codifies the unanimous recommendations of the California Law Revision Commission following three years of expert study, public input, and public meetings. Read more: consumercal.org/assemblymemb... Watch the full press conference: www.youtube.com/live/8tqVUR1...

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LIVE: Rally to Launch the COMPETE Act – Modernizing California’s Economy

YouTube video by California Assembly Democrats

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

The COMPETE Act is a response to the increasing consolidation across major industries and updates California’s #antitrust laws to reflect today’s economy to provide clear, predictable standards that support innovation, responsible growth, and fair competition.

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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 is proud to support SB 982, which aims to address California's growing home insurance affordability crisis by shifting the financial burden of climate-related disasters from consumers to the fossil fuel companies responsible for the climate change. Read more: sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/senator...

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Senator Wiener Introduces Landmark Legislation To Lower Home Insurance Costs For Californians

Official website of Senator Scott Wiener, representing California Senate District 11.

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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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