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Give Big, Give Today: Help CFC fight for YOU!

May 7, 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)?  Reason 1. Corporations have lobbyists; YOU have CFC.  CFC fights for you.  From junk fees and predatory lending to medical debt, homeownership protections, and more, we fight against corporate interests (and win) on real issues hurting everyday consumers.  Reason 2. …

Consumer Federation of California (CFC) Statement on Jury Verdict that Live Nation/Ticketmaster is a Monopoly

April 15, 2026

A statement from Consumer Federation of California’s Executive Director, Robert Herrell: “The Consumer Federation of California is extremely pleased with the jury verdict today in the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly case, where a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly.   The jury found that …

Consumer Federation of California Unveils 2026 Affordability Bill Package

March 23, 2026

Nine-bill bipartisan package would crack down on predatory payday lenders and home improvement scams, enhance efforts against monopolies, protect HOA members from massive rate hikes, and rein in medical credit cards, to name a few.   Monday, March 23, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California …

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

March 10, 2026

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 settlement announcement: “The more I look at this settlement the worse it gets. This is precisely what we’re warned against with …

Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry Unveils COMPETE Act, co-sponsored by CFC, small business groups, labor groups and many others, to Update California Antitrust Laws

February 18, 2026

Supporters say clearer laws will strengthen competition, affordability, and economic growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18th, 2026 (SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry announced Assembly Bill 1776 (AB 1776)—the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act—at a press conference joined by …