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New Consumer Alert video calls out Senator Laura Richardson for calling consumer protections “communism” & standing with the insurance industry to block legislation requiring insurance coverage for communities where homes are made fire-safe. Fire Safe Homes "Communism" Really?

Phony Chevron-Funded Group Blames California When Chevron’s Price Gouging Is Pegged For Run Up At Pump According To New State Gas Pricing Report consumerwatchdog.org/energy/phony-c…

SB 877 Fair Claims Practices and Transparency Act After disasters, insurers can revise loss estimates internally and present edited numbers as final without disclosing what changed. Visit fixinsurance.org for more information.

The proposed law, the Sexual Assault Against Rideshare Passengers & Drivers Prevention & Accountability Act, would require rideshare companies to follow the same safety rules as taxis, buses, & trains, including stricter background checks for drivers. consumerwatchdog.org/accountability…

Fire Safe Homes "Communism"?? Really?? Consumer Alert video calls out Senator Laura Richardson for calling consumer protections “communism” and standing with the insurance industry to block legislation requiring insurance coverage for communities where homes are made fire-safe.

“$6 per gallon gas is on @GavinNewsom, not Trump. Will the legislature hold the Newsom Administration accountable in Assembly hearings next week or will there be a white wash of the Administration’s inaction?” @RaisingHellNow consumerwatchdog.org/energy/pbf-ack…

New Consumer Alert video calls out Senator Laura Richardson for calling consumer protections “communism” & standing with the insurance industry to block legislation requiring insurance coverage for communities where homes are made fire-safe. Fire Safe Homes "Communism" Really?

“SB 1076 would have created a first-of-its-kind pilot program to reduce insurance risk and guarantee insurance coverage for homeowners who made their properties fire-safe. I’m disappointed this bill died in committee. Fire survivors deserved better.” @senatorsrp

SB 1076 fell short by one vote! Sen Laura Richardson said: “Last I heard, in the United States, we don’t require any company to do anything. ... That’s the difference between capitalism and communism, frankly.” Insurance for Fire-Safe Communities—Communism or Common Sense?❤️‍🔥

Disappointing. SB 1076 fell one vote short in the Senate Insurance Committee. Sen Laura Richardson & @SenSusanRubio sided with insurance companies against communities to kill SB 1076 and block insurance coverage for fire-safe homes. consumerwatchdog.org/insurance/legi…

Are Californians being price gouged at the pump…You bet! Must Read! Aftermath: California Gas Prices Are Up, and It’s Not Just the War prospect.org/2026/04/28/aft…

The proposed law, called the Sexual Assault Against Rideshare Passengers and Drivers Prevention and Accountability Act, would require rideshare companies to follow the same safety rules as taxis, buses, and trains, including stricter background checks for drivers.

Consumer Watchdog Asks Court to Stop Lara’s FAIR Plan Surcharges “@icricardolara is giving insurance companies a handout worth hundreds of millions now, and potentially billions in the future” Consumer Watchdog staff attorney Ryan Mellino consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-courtro…

The proposed law, called the Sexual Assault Against Rideshare Passengers and Drivers Prevention and Accountability Act, would require rideshare companies to follow the same safety rules as taxis, buses, and trains, including stricter background checks for drivers.

Thank you Joy Chen and Every Fire Survivor Network for your leadership and dedication to help families keep their home insurance coverage and get the insurance benefits they pay for after a disaster! Go to Fixinsurance.org for more info about SB 877, SB 878 and SB 1301

Our Executive Director, Carmen Balber, joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, fellow lawmakers, consumer advocates and L.A. fire survivors in Sacramento to demand action on insurance reform bills to hold the industry accountable to policyholders. Learn more fixinsurance.org

Consumer Watchdog Asks Court to Stop Lara’s FAIR Plan Surcharges “@ICRicardoLara is giving insurance companies a handout worth hundreds of millions now, and potentially billions in the future” Consumer Watchdog staff attorney Ryan Mellino consumerwatchdog.org/in-the-courtro…

Thank you @senatorsrp for your leadership in demanding action on insurance reform bills to hold the industry accountable to policyholders. Thank you for standing with wildfire survivors! fixinsurance.org #SB877 #SB878 #SB1301

Thank you @SenStevePadilla for understanding that positive change for consumers starts with reducing the risks of wildfire devastation by voting AYE on SB 877, 878 and 1301. These bills were passed by the Senate Insurance Committee this week. Visit fixinsurance.org

Thank you Senator Caroline Menjivar for putting wildfire survivors at the forefront of your decision making by voting AYE on SB 877, 878 and 1301. These bills were passed by the Senate Insurance Committee this week. Visit fixinsurance.org for more info.