State panel clears way for use of plastic pipe
by JIM MILLER, Press Enterprise
A state panel voted Monday to allow unrestricted use of plastic water pipes in houses, a potential end to a quarter-century fight over requirements that builders use copper pipe, which acidic Inland soil and water can corrode. Read More ›
State Senate confirms Chong for PUC position
by Janis Mara, ANG Newspapers
The Consumer Federation of California, which had vigorously opposed Chong’s confirmation, extended an olive branch after the confirmation. “The CFC hopes to set aside differences with…Chong.”…the group said it hoped the commissioner “will become more attuned to the need for protections” for consumers. Read More ›
CFC’s response to Confirmation of Rachelle Chong
The Consumer Federation of California opposed Commissioner Chong’s confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, based on her disregard for consumer interests during her first year as a Commissioner. With today’s confirmation, we want to set our differences aside. Read More ›
CFC’s response to Confirmation of Rachelle Chong
The Consumer Federation of California opposed Commissioner Chong’s confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, based on her disregard for consumer interests during her first year as a Commissioner. With today’s confirmation, we want to set our differences aside. Read More ›
Consumer groups urge rejection of governor’s PUC appointment
by STEVE LAWRENCE, Bakersfield Californian
The Consumer Federation of California, The Utility Reform Network and other groups said Commissioner Rachelle Chong’s views were too close to those of the companies she is supposed to regulate. Read More ›
Rachelle Chong Comes Under Stinging Attack from Consumer Groups
by Frank D. Russo, California Progress Report
At least five major consumer groups have sent highly critical letters to the Senate Rules Committee and California State Senate President pro Tem Don Perata against the confirmation of Rachelle Chong to a full term on the state’s powerful Public Utilities Commission. Read More ›
CFC’s 2007 Legislative Priorities
California consumers are under assault every day from big business interests with an endless amount of money, lobbyists and political connections. Read more about CFC’s 2007 legislative priorities. Read More ›
Panel considers lifting plastic pipe restrictions
by JIM MILLER , The Press Enterprise
A state environmental review of the pipe, known as CPVC, is almost complete. Next month, the state building standards commission is scheduled to consider lifting all CVPC restrictions from the 2007 plumbing code. Read More ›
Opponents of plastic pipes win battle in a long war
by Katherine Conrad, San Jose Mercury News
A coalition fighting against plastic pipes in residential plumbing won a partial victory when the state agreed to keep its restrictions against several types of the controversial material. Read More ›
Driving Without a Net: State offers uninsured motorists inexpensive options – but few sign up
by By Eve Mitchell, Business Writer, Oakland Tribune
CALIFORNIA is a land of motorists, but more than 3.4 million people are driving illegally by not carrying auto insurance, despite a state program that offers insurance for under $400 a year…”The numbers are a little disappointing. We know there is a need there,” said Sandra Chapin, program director for the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›
Two more insurers will offer rate cuts
Add 21st Century and Safeco to the growing list of insurance companies that are reducing their rates for California consumers. “The industry has finally come to the recognition that this is the law,” said Richard Holober, executive director of the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›
Take the For Sale Sign off the State Capitol
by Richard Holober, Executive Director, Consumer Federation of California
This November, we can take the “For Sale” sign off the state Capitol. The Consumer Federation of California supports public financing of elections because we must change the rules of politics before the interests of ordinary Californians can compete with big corporate donors. Read More ›
Final Settlement Announced Against Dillard’s for Privacy Abuses
A consumer right’s advocate applauded the settlement. “Privacy is very important to people,” said Richard Holober, executive director of the Consumer Federation of California. “People don’t want others to know more than what is required to transact business.” Read More ›