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Delegate Embry asks Baltimore City delegation to adopt local bill extending consumer-protection statute of limitations Delegate Embry asked the Baltimore City Senate delegation to adopt an amendment making HB 1105 a local Baltimore City bill that would extend the civil statute of limitations for local consumer-protection actions from one year to three years; the delegation approved the amendment by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

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Delegate Embry is pushing for a crucial change that could triple the time Baltimore residents have to file consumer-protection lawsuits—are you ready for the details?

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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14 hours ago

Votes at a glance: bills taken up and outcomes on the Missouri Senate floor During the session the Senate approved multiple measures by voice or recorded count: House Bill 29-34 (consolidation of regional convention/sports authority) and House Bill 24-23 (division of finance substitute) were passed; several senate substitutes were perfected and printed including Senate Bill 15-53 and Senate Bill 11-96.

The Missouri Senate just passed several pivotal bills, including a major consolidation of the Regional Convention Authority and new workforce funding initiatives that could reshape economic growth in the state!

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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16 hours ago

Representative Geiss moves bill to raise allowable credit-card surcharge; committee agrees to consider 4% amendment At a Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee meeting, Representative Geiss presented Senate Bill 2132 to raise the cap on merchant credit-card processing surcharges and include consumer protections. Lawmakers discussed increasing the cap to 4%; the committee voted 8–0 to send the bill to oversight.

A new bill could raise credit card processing fees for merchants from 2% to 4%, sparking heated discussions among lawmakers about consumer protections and business impacts.

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18 hours ago

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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NOPEC tells Norton residents supply rate will rise to about 9.99¢/kWh; fixed-rate options available by phone At the April 6 Norton City Council meeting NOPEC warned that the city's negotiated low electric supply rate will end and the standard program rate will increase to about 9.99¢ per kilowatt-hour starting with June 2026 meter reads; residents will be automatically enrolled in the standard plan and must call NOPEC to opt into fixed 12‑ or 24‑month rates.

Norton residents, brace yourselves: electric supply rates are set to skyrocket to nearly 10¢/kWh, but there’s a way to lock in a lower fixed rate!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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21 hours ago

Committee reviews expanding DMV suspension power to include bounced electronic payments Legislative counsel told the Transportation Committee that section 7 of a miscellaneous motor‑vehicle bill would let the DMV suspend licenses or registrations when electronic payments (credit, debit, ACH) are rejected; members pressed for consumer‑notice language and discussed fee recovery and an estimated $1.9 million in past uncollected fees.

Vermont's Transportation Committee is considering a bold move that could let the DMV suspend your license if your electronic payment bounces—could this change how we handle payments forever?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

23 hours ago

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1 day ago

Committee advances multiple bills on appeals, tourism zones, consumer calls, and grants The House Government Operations Committee voted to advance a package of bills, including changes to administrative appeals (HB 2540 forwarded to finance with negative recommendation), tourism economic protection zones (HB 2366 passed 7–4), limits on solicitation calls (HB 2408 passed), grants for volunteer fire vehicles (HB 2446 passed), and several administrative and healthcare bills; most measures moved to calendar/rules or finance with recorded tallies in committee.

The House Government Operations Committee just advanced a series of impactful bills, from enhancing AI safety to limiting solicitation calls, shaping Tennessee's future!

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Marketing News

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FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online.

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

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PPC Land

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FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs The FTC published its FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan on April 3, 2026, setting enforcement priorities across antitrust, consumer protection, and children's online.

ICYMI: FTC's 2026-2030 plan puts Big Tech, kids' data, and ad fraud in the crosshairs #BigTech #DataPrivacy #ChildrensOnlineSafety #AdFraud #ConsumerProtection

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP

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1 day ago

National Consumer Protection Week: What You Should Know - Faruqi & Faruqi LLP The first week of March marks National Consumer Protection Week. It's a prime moment to focus public attention on fraud, deceptive practices, and the rights people have when companies take advantage o...

National Consumer Protection Week: What You Should Know

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Proponents cite addiction and integrity concerns, industry warns of unintended harms; committee defers SB 354 Senate Bill 354, proposed to ban prop and micro bets, drew testimony from public‑health advocates who described rapid, slot‑like betting mechanics and harms to young people; gaming industry groups warned a blanket ban would push wagers offshore, reduce data and consumer protections, and carry a heavy fiscal cost. Sponsor agreed to reconsider the fiscal note and the committee deferred the bill with the author’s permission.

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Louisiana's Senate Bill 354 aims to ban addictive micro bets that some say are wreaking havoc on families, but could this lead to unintended consequences for the state’s gaming industry?

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Committee reports substitute for bill allowing use of merged bank corporate names The Senate Commerce Committee on April 1 reported a substitute for SB 175 that narrows use of a non‑surviving bank’s brand to its corporate name after mergers. Farmers & Merchants Bank CEO Fred Mills testified in support, saying disclosure and signage requirements will protect consumers.

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A pivotal vote in the Senate Commerce Committee could reshape branding practices for merging banks, balancing tradition with consumer protection.

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Committee approves trimmed bill giving auto trade association standing instead of private lawsuits The committee adopted an amendment to SB 102 that removes private causes of action and treble damages and instead grants trade associations like the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association standing to sue on behalf of dealers; the committee reported the bill as amended without objection.

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Senate Bill 102 is transforming the landscape for auto dealers in Louisiana by empowering trade associations to take legal action on their behalf—what does this mean for the future of the industry?

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Committee adopts amendments to Louisiana Data Privacy Act and reports bill SB 386 (Louisiana Data Privacy Act) was amended to target large data collectors and include an enforcement window and AG oversight; the Attorney General will treat violations as unfair trade practices and the bill includes a 30‑day temporary cure period for early enforcement.

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Senator Connick's SB 386 just got a major makeover, narrowing its focus to target only large data collectors while giving consumers a voice against violations!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 day ago

Intern Bailey Davis briefs committee on right-to-repair proposals for medical devices; members request state comparisons Bailey Davis, a committee intern from Norwich University, summarized right-to-repair provisions for medical devices (citing Vermont H 1 60 and state examples), calling for OEM access to service documentation and parts and warning about software locks that block third-party repairs.

Bailey Davis is challenging the status quo by advocating for right-to-repair laws in medical devices, exposing how restrictive practices hinder critical repairs for life-saving equipment.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

1 day ago

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Committee advances package on dairy, eggs and food-safety fees; amendment restores lower inspection fee The House Agriculture Committee approved a set of bills covering raw milk labeling and sales, Grade A milk regulation and inspection-fee changes, and the sale of ungraded eggs; a committee amendment reduced an inspection fee increase from 2¢ to 1¢ and small-producer minimum fees were clarified.

Oklahoma's House Agriculture Committee just passed groundbreaking measures for raw milk, Grade A regulations, and ungraded eggs—transforming local food sales!

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ScrollWorthy

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1 day ago

Smart Foods Olive Oil Blend Class Action Lawsuit 2026 A class action lawsuit alleges Smart Foods' Lombardi Canola & Olive Oil Blend contains no olive oil. Learn about the case and your rights as a consumer.

Smart Foods Olive Oil Blend Class Action Lawsuit 2026
A class action lawsuit alleges Smart Foods' Lombardi Canola & Olive Oil Blend contains no olive oil. Learn about the case...

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Daily California Press

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2 days ago

Daily California Press is now on Bluesky. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and statewide California news. Consumer protection investigations. Follow for updates.

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Sponsors: require front‑plate mounting brackets at sale to boost compliance; dealers push back HB1166 would require auto dealers selling vehicles for Maryland registration to install a front license‑plate mounting bracket at time of sale. Sponsor said the change would improve enforcement and toll revenue collection; the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill, saying most dealers already install brackets and that there is little evidence the law changes compliance.

3 days ago

A new bill in Maryland aims to simplify front license plate compliance for drivers, but auto dealers are raising concerns about unnecessary bureaucracy and customer friction.

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4 days ago

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Bill to protect cash payments for essentials draws mixed reaction Delegate Greg Williams presented HB 191 to require merchants to accept cash for essential goods up to set limits; advocates said the bill protects unbanked Marylanders while retailers warned of conflicts with other bills and rounding issues.

4 days ago

A new bill in Maryland could revolutionize how cash is accepted for essential goods, sparking a heated debate between advocates for the unbanked and wary retailers.

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Supporters urge safeguards in AI‑behavioral health bill; industry warns of overbreadth Delegate Lily Chi presented HB 883 to prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as behavioral‑health providers and to require disclosures and suicide/crisis protocols; social‑work and health groups supported the bill while tech and business groups called it overly broad and urged Utah‑style, risk‑based amendments.

4 days ago

Maryland's House Bill 883 is igniting a fierce debate over the role of AI in behavioral health, with advocates pushing for strict safeguards against misleading systems.

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