Consumer Watchdog
9/22/2021
The good news: Illegal robocalls seem to be declining a bit. The bad news: They'll probably never go away completely. Consumers need to remain vigilant to protect their personal information and their money.
9/22/2021
Scam robocalls have declined by 29 percent since June. But most of us still get too many. And the industry overall isn't doing enough.
9/22/2021
The No Surprises Act establishes arbitration to settle payment disputes. Regulators must design the dispute resolution system well so it won't add costs to the system.
9/20/2021
Every year, Amazon destroys unsold and returned products by the millions. It's the pinnacle of unnecessary waste, and it has to stop.
9/17/2021
Last week marked the end of the 2021 legislative session. Here's an update on the bills CALPIRG supported and helped to pass.
9/15/2021
Shareholders press these leading Right to Repair opponents to explain themselves as regulatory pressure mounts
9/15/2021
Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.