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DoorDash is fighting for its right to charge you $25 to deliver a $12 burger.

They want Canada’s Competition Tribunal to toss a lawsuit accusing the app of "drip pricing" - advertising one price, then piling on mandatory fees at checkout.

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DoorDash defends drip pricing
DoorDash is fighting for its right to charge...
readthepeak.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Councilor Morillo's bold amendment to ban hidden surveillance pricing faced fierce debate before ultimately failing, raising questions about privacy and fairness in retail.

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Councilor Morillo's tighter surveillance-pricing amendment fails after hours of debate
Councilor Morillo proposed a comprehensive amendment to prohibit surveillance discounts hidden in loyalty programs, add enforcement tools, and narrow exemptions; the committee debated privacy, technical drafting, and enforcement burdens before voting the amendment down.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Lawmakers have approved a new bill that reduces AutoExpreso penalties to $10 while introducing electronic notifications to ensure users stay informed and compliant.

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#US #CitizenPortal #ElectronicNotifications #ConsumerFairness #PuertoRicoAutoExpreso #FiscalTransparency
Committee debate narrows AutoExpreso penalty to $10, adds electronic notice
Lawmakers debated Proyecto de la Cámara 13‑52, which reduces AutoExpreso late‑payment penalties and requires electronic notices giving users five days to recharge before a fine applies; proponents cited OPA/AST fiscal projections and argued the change balances revenue neutrality with fairness.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Alaska lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a proposed tax bill that could reshape the car rental landscape, pitting traditional companies against platforms like Turo.

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#AK #TaxRegulation #CitizenPortal #TransportationPolicy #AlaskaCarRental #ConsumerFairness
Alaska lawmakers debate differential tax rates for Turo and rental car companies
Legislators discuss tax equity between Turo and traditional rental car services in Alaska
citizenportal.ai
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Connecticut's Energy and Technology Committee is diving deep into the impacts of recent energy reforms—are they truly benefiting consumers and the electric grid?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ConsumerFairness
Connecticut Energy and Technology Committee holds public forum to review SB4 implementation and market pressures
Lawmakers convened an informational forum to assess implementation of Public Act 25-173 (Senate Bill 4). DEEP, OCC, ISO New England and utilities described steps to manage supply volatility, transmission cost growth and the public benefits charge, and outlined next steps including an ISO asset‑condition reviewer filing to FERC.
citizenportal.ai
April 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
A unanimous vote by the House Finance Committee signals a major shift in Washington State's approach to alcohol taxation, setting the stage for a decade-long review aimed at fairness and reform.

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#WA #ConsumerFairness #PublicPolicy #CitizenPortal #TaxReform
Committee approves amendment for 10-year alcohol tax review in Washington State
Committee adopts amendment to extend alcohol taxation study period and improve tax policy.
citizenportal.ai
April 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Missouri is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its bankruptcy and garnishment laws, boosting exemptions and enhancing protections for consumers.

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#MO #MissouriBanking #CitizenPortal #ConsumerFairness #FinancialProtection #GarnishmentReform
Senate updates bankruptcy exemptions, narrows garnishment practice and adds notification rights
The Senate adopted a combined substitute for SB835 and SB1111 to modernize Missouri bankruptcy and garnishment statutes: raising exemption amounts, indexing them to CPI, and adding procedural protections and notice rights for joint account holders affected by garnishments.
citizenportal.ai
February 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Missouri is gearing up for a major overhaul of its vehicle registration and licensing processes with the introduction of House Bill 378, aiming to streamline operations and improve customer service for all residents.

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#MO #CitizenPortal #ConsumerFairness
Missouri establishes Motor Vehicle Administration Technology Fund for vehicle systems modernization
Law creates dedicated fund for vehicle title, registration, and license system development.
citizenportal.ai
March 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Kentucky's Senate just took a bold step to modernize installment contracts, raising fees and enhancing consumer protection—what does this mean for your wallet?

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#KY #ConsumerFairness #FinancialRegulation #LoanTransparency #CitizenPortal
Senate Committee approves Senate Bill 145 for vehicle and household installment contracts
Senate Bill 145 aligns fees for vehicle and non-vehicle installment contracts and passes committee vote.
citizenportal.ai
February 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Montana lawmakers are sounding the alarm over shocking $325 landing fees for just a 30-minute stop at Bozeman Airport, sparking a heated debate on fairness in aviation costs.

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#MT #MontanaAirports #CitizenPortal #FeeTransparency #ConsumerFairness #AviationRegulation
Montana senators question high landing fees at Bozeman Airport during committee meeting
Senators explore concerns over $325 fees for brief aircraft landings at Bozeman Airport
citizenportal.ai
March 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
California residents are facing skyrocketing electricity costs driven by wildfire spending, even as demand remains flat—what does this mean for your wallet?

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#CA #ConsumerFairness #EnergyCosts #CitizenPortal #WildfireMitigation
Utilities face rising rates amid wildfire spending and flat electricity sales
Electric distribution costs surge due to wildfire mitigation despite declining customer demand.
citizenportal.ai
March 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A heated debate unfolds in Virginia as lawmakers grapple with whether families should bear the costs of electric infrastructure built mainly for data centers.

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#VA #EnergyTransparency #CitizenPortal #ConsumerFairness #DataCenterRegulation #VirginiaRatepayers
Subcommittee hears competing bills to keep data‑center transmission costs off household bills
A Virginia House subcommittee considered several bills that would direct the State Corporation Commission to review or limit how transmission and generation costs tied to data centers are assigned; supporters said the measures protect ratepayers, while industry and some utilities said the SCC already has tools to address the issue.
citizenportal.ai
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Utah lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize food taxation, creating a fairer and more transparent system for consumers.

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#UT #ConsumerFairness #TaxReform #GovernmentTransparency #CitizenPortal
Utah proposes new bill to standardize food tax rates in marketplace
Bill aims to treat similar products equally under Utah's tax code.
citizenportal.ai
February 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM