States consider limited internet service providers’ access to user data
by Todd Shields, Chicago Tribune
Soon after President Donald Trump took office with a pledge to cut regulations, Republicans in Congress killed an Obama-era rule restricting how broadband companies may use customer data such as web browsing histories. Read More ›
CFC proudly supports AB 375 (CA Broadband Internet Privacy Act)
Learn More at our AB 375 campaign website Read our press release. Follow news coverage of AB 375 Featured image: Wikimedia/Tony Webster under Creative Commons Sharealike 4.0
Fake celebrity skin care ads dupe consumers with ‘Free Trial’ offers
by David Emory, Snopes
The perpetrators use networks of bogus web sites, social media, and e-commerce technology to trick users into ordering “free trials” of supposedly celebrity-endorsed products, only to find they’ve unknowingly signed up to receive regular shipments for which they’re automatically charged on a monthly basis. Read More ›
CFC strongly supports the Shutoff Reduction Act (SB 598)
Utilities frequently use disconnection as a debt collection strategy when customers can’t pay their bills. The results are often a worsening of medical conditions, reduced household safety, and homelessness. SB 598 (Hueso) the Shutoff Reduction Act prohibits shutoffs to residents suffering life-threatening medical conditions. Our 5/22/17 letter … Read More ›
CFC supports the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258)
SB 258 (Lara) would bring transparency to cleaning product labeling, helping consumers make informed choices. Read More ›
CFC supports ending gender wage discrimination (AB 168)
AB 168 (Eggman) is an important bill that helps to eliminate gender wage discrimination in California by prohibiting employers from using salary history to set employee wages. American women make 80% of what their male counterparts make. This practice will only perpetuate if employers continue basing starting … Read More ›
CFC supports AB 940
CFC supports AB 940 (Weber), which requires that whenever a resident of a long-term health care facility receives notice of a discharge, a copy of that notice must be sent to the local long-term care ombudsman within 24 hours. California’s 35 local long-term care ombudsmen are the … Read More ›
CFC opposes AB 1679 which undermines protections against insurers’ steering auto repairs to captive body shops
AB 1679 would undercut recent regulations promulgated by the California Department of Insurance that went into effect in March 2017. The regulations afford protections to claimants against being improperly steered toward an insurer’s preferred auto body repair facility, and implement standards to make sure that insurers are … Read More ›
CFC supports AB 1127, which ensures convenient and safe places to change diapers
Changing tables are not always present or available for families. AB 1127 (Calderon) would require at least one safe, sanitary, and convenient baby diaper changing station in men’s and women’s restrooms and require the station to be kept clean and in good repair. This bill would ensure … Read More ›
CFC supports AB 502 to compensate victims of elder financial abuse
AB 502 (Waldron) would establish a three year pilot program to allow victims of elder or dependent adult financial abuse to receive compensation from California’s Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). CFC 5/22/17 letter to Assembly Appropriations CFC 3/31/17 letter of support Learn more Check votes Updates 4/26/17 Placed … Read More ›
CFC Supports SB 202 (Dodd)
SB 202 (Dodd) will increase the dollar amount residents on Medi-Cal, who live in skilled nursing facilities, receive each month to cover their “personal and incidental” expenses from the current $35 to $80 per month. This amount has not been increased in 33 years. Our 5/22/17 letter … Read More ›
CFC supports worker right to know about toxics in cosmetics (AB 1575)
Manufacturers must list ingredients on the labels of cosmetics sold at the retail level (like a Target or Walgreen’s store)—this is good for the people who sell, buy, and use those products. In contrast, chemical ingredients in professional cosmetics do not have to be listed on product … Read More ›
CFC strongly supports healthcare for all with SB 562
CFC strongly supports SB 562 (Lara), which will ensure every Californian has access to medical care–essentially, Medicare for All. SB 562 would create a true single-payer health program and cost control system. It would eliminate uncontrollable co-pays, high deductibles, and reduce insurance company waste and duplication. Our … Read More ›