ADVISORY: Lawmakers from across U.S. to expose how tech lobbyists hurt your ability to keep data private Our online life 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. Media Statements ● April 24, 2024
PIRG supports Labor retirement rule PIRG supports Labor retirement rule Media Statements ● April 23, 2024
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups Toxic threats Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups EPA lists two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law Media Statements ● April 19, 2024
Statement: Colorado green-lights huge expansion of recycling system, reduction in waste Beyond plastic Statement: Colorado green-lights huge expansion of recycling system, reduction in waste New ‘producer responsibility’ program to keep hundreds of thousands of tons of valuable materials out of landfill Media Statements ● April 18, 2024
STATEMENT: EPA restricts toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Toxic threats STATEMENT: EPA restricts toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Media Statements ● April 11, 2024
Statement: Apple announces it will ease some restrictions on repairing iPhones Right to repair Statement: Apple announces it will ease some restrictions on repairing iPhones Move comes after increasing legislative pressure to end use of ‘parts pairing’ to prevent repairs Media Statements ● April 11, 2024
STATEMENT: Maryland passes one of the strongest privacy laws in nation Our online life STATEMENT: Maryland passes one of the strongest privacy laws in nation After weak industry-friendly privacy laws pass in 14 states, Maryland passes a strong data protection bill Media Statements ● April 8, 2024
Statement: Oregon governor signs strongest Right to Repair law to date Right to repair Statement: Oregon governor signs strongest Right to Repair law to date Newly signed law will make it easier for Oregonians to repair consumer electronics Media Statements ● March 27, 2024
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Clean air Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Pollution limits among the strongest in the world Media Statements ● March 20, 2024
STATEMENT: Maryland closer to passing 2nd-strongest privacy law in nation Our online life STATEMENT: Maryland closer to passing 2nd-strongest privacy law in nation After weak industry-friendly privacy laws pass in 13 states, Maryland advances a strong consumer data protection bill Media Statements ● March 15, 2024