Consumer Watchdog

Hikes by Blue Cross spur investigation

Are They Tied to Merger With Anthem Last Year?San Jose Mercury News Jerry Flanagan of FTCR, a watchdog group, said those increases…

Blue Cross deal queried

Sacramento Bee Consumer advocates Monday called on the governor and the insurance commissioner to investigate whether Blue Cross of California has raised…

Initiative war could end — or intensify;

Fate of special election uncertainThe San Francisco Chronicle "People are gathering signatures, but the real question is what is the end game,"…

Governor and Insurance Commission Called on To Investigate Double-Digit Premium Increases in Wake of $4 Billion WellPoint/Anthem Merger

Support gaining for mandated health insurance

Critics say such a requirement could place an unrealistic burden on small businesses and the poor.The San Diego Union-Tribune "All this will…

Insurance Renewal Rules Proposed;

Garamendi says disclosure regulations could protect people from 'use-it-and-lose-it' home policies.Los Angeles Times Douglas Heller of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer…

Consumer Group Blocks AIG Plan to Raise Nurse Midwife Medical Malpractice Premiums by 40%;

Prop. 103 Saves California's Midwives $5,000 Annually

150 Taxpayers for Arnold

Only about 150 supporters from taxpayer associations and the self-annointed "Citizens to Save California" turned out for Arnold at what was billed…

Leaders push California funds to recover $400 million from AIG

Associated Press "What becomes clear on a day like this is that the (pension) problem is with the corporations who have donated…

Taxpayers to Arnold: Call Off The Extra Election

Governor's Nov. Election Plan Is $70 Million Campaign Finance Dodge

Arnold Donors Could Cost Cal Retirees $400 Million

The most recent bout of corporate corruption may cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Revelations about apparent fraud at mega-insurer American International Group…

Schwarzenegger Donors’ Fraud Could Cost California Taxpayers $400 Million

AIG's Stock Decline in Wake of Investigation Hits State Retirement Systems Hard

Brand Name Drug Price Increase Highest in 5 Years – Rx Bulk Purchasing Needed

Assembly Committee OKs Bill To Allow Homeowners Insurance Rates Based On Customers’ Credit History;

Credit Scores Unrelated To Risk Of Home Damage, Say Consumer Advocates

Retreat

Arnold showed the first sign of waving his white handkerchief today when he announced at a press conference he would not go…

Consumers & Business Owners Oppose Legislation Forcing Patients to Buy Health Insurance – Plan Would Not Limit What Insurers Can Charge

State Bill Would Make Uninsured and Underinsured Patients Criminals

Bono Speaks Out

U2's Bono was pacing the stage of L.A.'s Staples Center last night between songs and made a spontaneous statement about Arnold, reports…

Canada, Mexico soon will seem farther away

USA TODAY "It seems to me that this is something that's meant to deter travelers from going to Canada to buy prescription…