Electricity Rate Hikes – FTCR statement
Today, the single greatest public policy mistake in California history - the deregulation of electricity - has become one of its greatest…
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Energy
Electricity rate rage growing
Consumers fight back with a Web site and calls for a ballot measure.The Fresno Bee As state officials talk about raising electricity…
Jan 2, 2001
Insurance
CIVIL LITIGATION
Insurance 'Redlining' Upheld by 1st DCADaily Journal Controversial state regulations allowing auto insurance companies to base premiums largely on where drivers live…
Jan 2, 2001
Insurance
INSURANCE DEPT. REVAMPING TO BETTER HANDLE COMPLAINTS
EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.Los Angeles Times After years of neglect, angry…
Jan 1, 2001
Energy
Feds want surcharge to pay utilities’ debts
Additional rate boost likely, cash would go to power suppliersThe San Francisco Chronicle Federal energy regulators have proposed a surcharge on wholesale…
Jan 1, 2001
Energy
Edison rescue won’t require sale of lines
Sacramento Bee A key Assembly committee voted Monday night to support acquiring a five-year option to purchase Southern California Edison's transmission lines…
Jan 1, 2001
Energy
Consumer groups wary of new player
They fear it may saddle taxpayers with more debtThe San Francisco Chronicle Consumer watchdog groups that have long bird-dogged the utilities on…
Jan 1, 2001
Energy
Californians fault Bush energy proposal
The Associated Press Many Californians, struggling with sharply higher gasoline prices and rising electricity rates, found little comfort in President Bush's national…
Jan 1, 2001
Insurance
Why You Need the Oaks Project
Learn more about our work and how you can be a part of California's only permanent citizen lobby.
Jan 1, 2001
Insurance
Taxpayer Protection Amendment – Sample Text
Propose the TPA for adoption in your town - and ensure your tax dollars are spent in the public's interest and not…
Jan 1, 2001
Privacy
Taxpayer Protection Amendment
Learn more about the anti-kickback initiatives that Oaks Project volunteers put on the ballot, campaigned for, and passed in five cities across…
Jan 1, 2001
In The News
Sample Letter – AB 1236
Write a letter today to make sure your Assemblymember supports our legislation to ensure TRUTH IN THE INITIATIVE PROCESS
Jan 1, 2001
Privacy
AB 1236 (Truth in the initiative process) will:
Read the main points of our initiative reform legislation, which will provide voters with more information in the initiative process - from…
Jan 1, 2001
Energy
Legislators to tackle utility crisis
They insist gifts from industry won't sway themSacramento Bee When the state Legislature begins its new session in earnest this week, the…
Dec 31, 2000
Insurance
ZIP code OK in figuring insurance rate, court says
Sacramento Bee Auto insurers can heavily weigh where a person lives in setting their insurance rates, a state appellate court said Friday…
Dec 30, 2000
Energy
NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS ARE REFUSING TO SELL TO PG&E
UTILITY SAYS THE COMPANIES FEAR IT MAY NOT HAVE MONEY FOR FUTURE CONTRACTS. IT IS ASKING STATE FOR RATE HIKES.Los Angeles Times…
Dec 30, 2000
Insurance
COURT SAYS INSURERS CAN USE ZIP CODES TO SET AUTO RATES
RULING SAYS WHERE A MOTORIST LIVES, NOT DRIVING RECORD, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN GAUGING RISK OF LOSS.Los Angeles Times A…
Dec 30, 2000
Insurance
Auto insurers may use customer’s address to calculate premiums
The Associated Press A state appeals court ruled late Friday that auto insurers can calculate premiums based on where a customer lives,…
Dec 30, 2000