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Toxic Waste Regulators Failed to Collect 185 Million From Polluters

Toxic Waste Regulators Failed to Collect 185 Million From Polluters

<p>The State Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) admits it failed to collect nearly $185 million from polluting businesses, essentially passing those costs onto California taxpayers.<br /> <br /> Now the DTSC admission indicates when it did move in to deal with cleanup, it frequently let the polluting businesses off the hook and stuck taxpayers with the bill.</p>
KCAL TV-9 LA, CA – AAA SoCal Customers To Receive Average 4.1 Percent Rate Reduction

KCAL TV-9 LA, CA – AAA SoCal Customers To Receive Average 4.1 Percent Rate Reduction

<p>Auto Club of Southern California customers will receive an average 4.1 percent rate reduction on policies starting July 1, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced Wednesday.</p> <p>The company agreed to lower its rates by $70 million, or an average of $35 per policyholder, following discussions with the California Department of Insurance and the nonprofit Consumer Watchdog.</p>