Consumer Watchdog

Driving without a net;

State offers uninsured motorists inexpensive options - but few sign upInside Bay Area (California) "I think the biggest problem is that people…

DMV giving notice to motorists with lapsed policies

Inside Bay Area (California) "Now people are going to be getting reminded by the DMV that they've got a problem with their…

Schwarzenegger signs cable TV, prescription drug discount bills

Associated Press Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said there are not nearly enough protections in a…

Phone firms can get statewide franchise for TV;

Cable competition opens as governor signs legislationTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE However, critics continued to voice objections. They said the new state franchise…

Cable TV, Drug Bills Signed;

One law will let phone companies compete to sell pay television services. The other aims to cut medication costs for the uninsured.The…

United Teachers Los Angeles Endorses Prop. 89;

Nation's Second Largest Teachers Union Local Says Prop. 89 Will Benefit Democracy and Working PeoplePR Newswire US

Taking Aim at California Election Funding

Los Angeles Times

Drug costs can be remedied by price limitation

The Post (Ohio) - University Wire The reality is that the American drug industry, a massive business that rakes in billions every…

Chart – CA Gas Pump Price vs. Crude Oil Price

Taking Aim at California Election Funding

Among other changes, Prop. 89 would limit corporate spending -- but not that of tribes and trial lawyers -- on ballot measures.The…

Insurers Liking the Coverage of Schwarzenegger’s Policies

The Los Angeles Times "People expected of Arnold Schwarzenegger independent advisors who would bring a fresh perspective," said Doug Heller, executive director…

Gasoline prices fall 13 cents this week

The San Diego Union-Tribune (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica believes that manipulation of state gasoline supply…

State fines Blue Cross $200,000

THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Some consumer advocacy groups were underwhelmed by the state's actions. "A single fine of $200,000 to a company…

Blue Cross Faces Fine for Voiding Policy;

The $200,000 penalty is the first in a continuing probe of allegations that the insurer illegally dumped sick patients.The Los Angeles Times…

Prescription for Price Cuts;

Wal-Mart plans to slash the cost of 291 generic drugs to $4 beginning today in Florida.The Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president…

State fines Blue Cross $200,000;

Plan canceled a policy.Sacramento Bee (California) A consumers group said the penalty was too small to stop the practice. "One $200,000 fine…

California voters signal interest in plan to tax oil to boost renewables

Electric Utility Week According to an early August Field Poll, 52% of voters sampled said they would vote for the proposition after…

Secret plan alleged on campaign financing;

Measure's foes say nurses group is trying to limit opposition to its future health care strategy.Sacramento Bee (California) "Proposition 89 isn't about…