STATEMENT: Massachusetts setting pace on reducing food waste
Policy on food waste working in Massachusetts.
Media Statements
STATEMENT: EPA releases $26 million to get the lead out of schools’ water
The U.S. EPA announced Thursday that it is releasing $26 million to help schools and child care centers reduce lead in water.
STATEMENT: Medicare drug price negotiation will result in dramatic savings for patients
By February 1, 2025, CMS will select up to 15 additional drugs covered under Medicare Part D for negotiation.
STATEMENT: CFPB proposes to erase medical debt from credit reports
U.S. PIRG, other advocates say patients shouldn’t be penalized by a bad credit score
STATEMENT: New Buy Now, Pay Later rules will help consumers; more protections needed
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued rules Wednesday classifying Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lenders as credit card providers that must follow some rules that apply to credit cards.
STATEMENT: Maryland enacts one of the strongest data privacy laws in nation
Bill will help protect consumers from security breaches, online scams, identity theft
STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Updated energy efficiency standards for water heaters are expected to save Americans $124 billion on energy bills
ADVISORY: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from six states will testify Friday about the impacts of tech industry lobbying on state privacy bills.
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups
EPA lists two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world