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Consumer Reports urges Michigan regulators to reject DTE Energy and Consumers Energy rate hikes

Proposals could increase typical household electric bills by roughly $155 to $180 per year as utilities seek higher profit rates Lansing, Mich. — Consumer Reports…

September 10, 2026

Energy Tech & Privacy Money

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Consumer Reports applauds Delaware Governor for signing key privacy bill into law

Delaware privacy law will more strictly regulate the sale of sensitive personal data, among numerous other consumer-friendly amendments to the state’s existing privacy law. Wilmington,…

September 2, 2026

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports backs California bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data

Sacramento, California – The California Legislature recently approved Assembly Bill 1542, co-sponsored by Consumer Reports, which would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit…

August 31, 2026

Tech & Privacy

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Diaper Ingredient Transparency Bill Passes CA Legislature, Consumer Reports Urges Gov. Newsom to Sign Without Delay

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Assembly today approved the final version of CA’s diaper ingredient transparency bill, AB 1901, after passing the Senate yesterday 38-0…

August 27, 2026

Product Safety Health

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Consumer Reports Calls on E-Scooter Manufacturers to Adopt Strong Safety Standards

Due to their higher speeds and an increase in injuries, CR no longer recommends any e-scooters. WASHINGTON, DC — After testing 13 electric scooters available…

August 20, 2026

Product Safety

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Consumer Reports statement on new personalized pricing proposal from the FTC

Washington, DC – In response to the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding…

August 19, 2026

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports Statement on FDA’s On-Site Inspection of Taylor Farms Facility in Mexico

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 13 that it has initiated onsite inspections and sampling at Taylor Farms…

August 14, 2026

Food Health

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Consumer Reports calls on the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject Baltimore Gas and Electric’s excessive electric rate hike request

BGE is seeking higher electric rates and a bigger return for shareholders even after reporting its most profitable year on record, and thousands of Marylanders…

August 13, 2026

Tech & Privacy Money Energy

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Consumer Reports Urges CPSC to Investigate Safety Risks Across the Entire “Squishy Toys” Category, Not Just Counterfeits

Following the agency’s recent alert, CR points to 33 incidents reported to the CPSC—including chemical burns and skin irritation reported with squishy toys, some sold…

August 13, 2026

Product Safety

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Consumer Reports Statement on FDA GRAS Notification Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed a rule today that would require manufacturers to notify…

August 10, 2026

Food