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Maryland enacts one of the strongest data privacy laws in the nation
Support for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act is growing
Johnson & Johnson proposes settlement of talc lawsuits
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Bike helmets recalled: 140,000 and counting don’t meet safety standards; 14 separate recalls
We may not realize a helmet won’t do its job until it’s too late – after someone has suffered a head injury
CO Legislature sends electronics Right to Repair legislation to Governor’s desk
The bill adds consumer and business electronics to the list of items that Coloradans have the Right to Repair and can get the tools, parts, diagnostics and software access to fix.
New airline travel protections for consumers: refunds, transparent fees and more
New rules would also ban family-seating fees, make vouchers valid for 5 years, increase fines for airlines
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
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards
Environmental and consumer advocates celebrate efficient water heater rule because it will cut pollution, save money and save lives