Statement: Equifax must be held accountable for mishandling consumer data yet...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, August 2, 2022Mike LittRegulators should investigate; Congress should enact fines.WASHINGTON -- According to the Wall Street Journal, Equifax sent to lenders millions of...
View ArticleNew list: Approaching 11th anniversary, top 11 actions CFPB recently took...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 19, 2022Mike LittNew director Rohit Chopra, reversing CFPB course from Trump years, protects consumers, draws industry smear campaignWASHINGTON -- As the Consumer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CALPIRG-backed bills protect consumers and keep us safe
For over 40 years, we’ve stood up for consumer’s rights, worked to get dangerous products off store shelves, and advocated for an even playing field in the marketplace.This legislative session, this...
View ArticleStatement: U.S. PIRG joins Rep. Maloney and Sens. Booker and Warren for press...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 12, 2022Mike LittLegislators, advocates working toward laws to protect customersWASHINGTON -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) and Sens. Cory Booker (NJ) and Elizabeth...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CALPIRG’s Ultimate Summer Tip Guide
Summer is here! To help you enjoy the season a bit more, CALPIRG compiled these handy tips to make sure you and your family stay safe and healthy this summer.6/24/2022Sander KushenSander KushenPublic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UPDATE: SEC's comment period for climate disclosures rule ends today
U.S. PIRG submitted a public comment letter supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate disclosures rule and made recommendations to strengthen it.6/17/2022Mike LittMike...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Food for thought: Are your groceries safe?
Released by: CALPIRG Education Fund Release date: Thursday, May 26, 2022New report: Food for thought: Are your groceries safe?CALPIRG FOOD REPORT WED 10PM.pdfFood For Thought: Are your groceries safe?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New report: Food for thought: Are your groceries safe?
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 26, 2022Mark MorgensteinSander KushenTeresa MurrayLOS ANGELES -- When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled 225 varieties of bagged lettuce, spinach and...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: U.S. PIRG applauds SEC’s newly proposed ESG regulations
For Immediate Release Wednesday, May 25, 2022Mike LittChanges to existing rules would help clamp down on greenwashing of investment fundsWASHINGTON -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
View ArticleCalifornia Right to Repair bill dies in Senate Committee
For Immediate Release Thursday, May 19, 2022Sander KushenThe California Senate Appropriations committee failed to pass Sen. Susan Eggman’s (Stockton) Right to Repair bill, SB 983, Thursday, which...
View ArticleRelease: California repair shops press for "Right to Repair," fear for their...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, May 17, 2022Sander KushenSacramento -- On Tuesday, dozens of repair shops are taking their message to the Statehouse as part of a virtual lobby day, calling for the...
View ArticleCalifornia’s towing laws are some of the best, but more can be done to...
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 27, 2022Mark MorgensteinSander KushenLOS ANGELES -- Driving is picking up again as the number of Americans heading to social gatherings, in-person work and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GM heeds consumer groups' advocacy, commits to not sell used cars with safety...
Link GM heeds consumer groups' advocacy, commits to not sell used cars with safety issues Link summary We commend General Motors for its new commitment not to sell used vehicles with unrepaired safety...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GM heeds consumer groups' advocacy, commits to not sell used cars with safety...
4/22/2022Aaron ColonneseAaron ColonneseContent CreatorContact person by email Started on staff: 2020 B.A., Brown UniversityAaron writes and designs materials with the Creative Team for The Public...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why California needs Right to Repair
This week, a CALPIRG-sponsored bill on Right to Repair advanced out of its first committee. Here's the testimony from advocates on why they support Right to Repair4/20/2022Sander KushenSander...
View ArticleCalifornia Right to Repair bill advances out of committee
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 19, 2022Sander KushenSACRAMENTO— California’s Right to Repair bill (SB 983), introduced by Sen. Susan Eggman (Stockton), passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a...
View ArticleU.S. PIRG applauds Biden Administration’s actions on medical debt
For Immediate Release Monday, April 11, 2022Mike LittFederal agencies to reduce or eliminate medical debt as a factor in loan programsWASHINGTON -- Vice President Kamala Harris announced reforms...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farmers just want to be able to fix their stuff. Tractor dealer consolidation...
Link Farmers want to fix their stuff. Tractor dealer consolidation is getting in the way. Link summary John Deere, which controls 53% of the country’s large tractor market, has consolidated a huge...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farmers just want to be able to fix their stuff. Tractor dealer consolidation...
3/28/2022Aaron ColonneseAaron ColonneseContent CreatorContact person by email Started on staff: 2020 B.A., Brown UniversityAaron writes and designs materials with the Creative Team for The Public...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: U.S. PIRG applauds SEC’s climate disclosure rule
For Immediate Release Monday, March 21, 2022Mike LittProposal would help investors make informed decisions about climate-related financial risksWASHINGTON -- The Securities and Exchange Commission...
View Article![BLACKPINK – DEADLINE – EP [iTunes Plus M4A]](http://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Video211/v4/de/b3/b1/deb3b1d4-ba28-22e8-2428-ef97617b2a4b/90d54d743002a6d66308f217cd867947_Preview_Image_Intermediate_nonvideo_sdr_426725135_2574858051.png/316x316bb.webp)
