Consumer Reports – California Globe

Consumer Affairs Migration Report: California Leads States People are Fleeing

June 18, 2024 7:03 amJune 18, 2024 7:03 am

Yet another report shows that Californians are seeking to flee the once Golden State in record numbers. In this new report from Consumer Affairs, nearly 11,900 more Californians are planning on moving elsewhere than New Yorkers are. “California’s whopping net...

Student Loan Consumer Protection Bill Brought Back Up To Senate Committee

August 17, 2020 3:54 pm

This week, a recently resurrected bill that would add consumer protections for student loan borrowers and establish a Student Borrower Bill of Rights in California is expected to be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of the last hurdles...

Anti-Robocall Bill Faces Assembly Vote After Extended Recess

July 10, 2020 7:40 pm

Later this month, a bill that is designed to limit robocalls and increase consumer protections against robocalls will face numerous in the legislature following amendments made to tie the bill in with the current coronavirus pandemic. Limiting robocalls with some...

Bill That Would Mandate Debt Collector Licenses Passes Senate, Moves To Assembly

June 29, 2020 2:21 pmJune 29, 2020 4:07 pm

A bill that would legally mandate licensure of debt collectors and debt buyers in the state faces hearings in the Assembly this week following passage in the Senate last week. Increased regulations for debt collectors In addition to requiring licenses,...