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California Lawmakers Target Surveillance Pricing and Energy Costs

2/15/2025

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California Assemblymember Chris Ward is taking a stand against surveillance pricing with his new bill, AB 446, aimed at protecting low-income consumers from unfair price hikes based on personal data. Meanwhile, state Sen. Steve Padilla is pushing for regulation of energy rates for data centers, tackling the soaring costs tied to their heavy energy use.

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Story summary

California Assemblymember Chris Ward is taking a stand against surveillance pricing with his new bill, AB 446, aimed at protecting low-income consumers from unfair price hikes based on personal data. Meanwhile, state Sen. Steve Padilla is pushing for regulation of energy rates for data centers, tackling the soaring costs tied to their heavy energy use.