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Watchdogs Call For Resignations & Permit Freeze As California Oil Regulators Approve Surge In Well Permits While Personally Invested In Oil Companies

Adam Scow July 11, 2019

Los Angeles, CA — A review of state conflict of interest forms shows that eight regulators managing the state’s oil and gas well approval and...

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Consumer Watchdog Applauds Governor Newsom’s Energy Commission Report Taking on Gas Price Manipulation

Jamie Court May 17, 2019

Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog said today that the California Energy Commission under Governor Gavin Newsom is finally taking steps to confront artificially high...

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Consumer Watchdog Warns of the “Golden State Gouge” that Overcharges Californians at the Pump

Evan Thomas King February 4, 2019

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Maui Utilities’ Junket While Paradise Burned Should Spark New Rules For Real-time Disclosure of Lawmaker Trips

Jamie Court January 9, 2019

Los Angeles, CA — In a letter to California’s legislative leaders, Consumer Watchdog today wrote that the shocking details of a utility junket in Maui...

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Environmental Activists Call on Insurance Companies to Divest from Fossil Fuel Projects

Evan Thomas King December 5, 2018

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Top 10 US Insurance Companies Invest $51 Billion In Fossil Fuels

Jamie Court October 9, 2018

Los Angeles, CA — As a UN panel finds the world is losing the war with global warming and urgent action is needed, US insurance companies have...

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NBC Bay Area Interviews Jamie Court on Oil and Money in Politics

Evan Thomas King October 3, 2018

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Insurance

Consumer Watchdog To Insurance Companies: Stop Underwriting Fossil Fuel Projects That Exacerbate Fires And Hurricanes

Jamie Court September 12, 2018

San Francisco, CA – The nonprofit consumer group responsible for the most effective regulation of the insurance industry in America said today it would be...

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Energy

TV Ad Of Youngster Schooling Gov. Brown For Being “Being Cruel And Heartless” On Oil Drilling Hits San Francisco Airwaves

Jamie Court September 11, 2018

San Francisco, CA — A 30-second tv ad featuring a 9-year old girl admonishing Governor Brown for allowing oil drilling next to homes airs today...

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Consumer Watchdog Thanks Jerry Brown For Signature On SB 100 But Says It Will Not Help Kids Living In Shadows Of Oil Wells

Evan Thomas King September 10, 2018

Los Angeles, CA — Consumer Watchdog congratulated legislative leaders and Governor Brown today for pushing through and signing SB 100, historic legislation that sets out...

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Energy

Brown Needs To Shut Down Oil Wells He Controls In State Waters After He Signs Important Bill Today Limiting Federal OffShore Drilling

Jamie Court September 8, 2018

Los Angeles, CA – Consumer Watchdog thanked Governor Brown for signing important legislation today trying to stop activation of oil wells in federal waters. The...

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Energy

Consumer and Environmental Advocates Call On Gov. Brown to Stop California Energy Transfer to Trump

Liza Tucker August 15, 2018

SACRAMENTO, CA — Environmental and consumer advocates today urged Governor Jerry Brown to resist the threat of a Trump takeover of the California electricity grid...

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