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California bill would ease insurance costs for rideshare drivers, lower fares for riders

California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at reducing insurance costs for rideshare drivers, with the intention of passing savings on to passengers who use services like Uber and Lyft.

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Rep. Vince Fong: ‘California has been ground zero for frivolous lawsuit abuse by plaintiff attorneys’

Vince Fong, U.S. Representative for California's 20th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the high rate of frivolous lawsuit abuse in California.

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Amazon announces expanded heat safety measures for workers

Amazon announced on its website that it has expanded heat mitigation efforts to protect warehouse employees and delivery drivers during hot weather.


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Escondido city councilman on litigation costs: 'Each year, every Californian pays a "tort tax" of $1,900'

Mike Morasco, an Escondido City Councilman, has expressed concerns about California's legal system, stating that it encourages frivolous lawsuits.


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Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.


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Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns.


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R Street Institute digital director: Anti-rideshare bill stops drivers from working over arrest for ‘a crime they didn’t commit’

Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s House Bill 1291 could unfairly prevent rideshare drivers from working based on past arrests for crimes they did not commit.


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R Street Institute digital director: Colorado’s HB 1291 ‘literally just a "we hate rideshare" bill’

Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's House Bill 1291, describing it as a politically motivated measure that unfairly targets the rideshare industry.


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Former Colorado GOP candidate: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘more stupidity’ from liberal lawmakers

Mark Milliman, a former candidate for Colorado House District 12 and an electrical engineer, expressed concerns over House Bill 1291.


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IBC Investment Group founder: Anti-rideshare bill a ‘privacy nightmare with zero safety benefit’

Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Investment Group, expressed concerns over a proposed bill in Colorado that mandates audio and video recording of all rides.


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Colorado 1st District GOP chair: House Bill 1291 is 'yet another example of government overreach'

Roger B. Rowland, chair of Colorado’s 1st District GOP, expressed concerns that House Bill 1291 could potentially drive Uber out of the state, disrupt daily life for Coloradans, and threaten jobs.


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Former Congressional candidate Archuleta: Uber already has ‘code written and in place to remove Colorado from the app'

Valdamar Archuleta, a former candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, said that Uber is prepared to remove Colorado from its app if House Bill 1291 becomes law.


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Uber spokesperson: HB 1291 'undermines proven safety practices'

An Uber spokesperson has expressed concerns over Colorado House Bill 1291, urging Governor Jared Polis to veto the legislation.


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R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's HB 1291 ‘makes no sense'

Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's HB1291, arguing that it unfairly targets rideshare companies with regulations not applied to taxis or buses.


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Colorado Sun editor: ‘Lyft formally requests’ Gov. Polis to veto anti-rideshare bill

Jesse Aaron Paul, a political reporter and editor for The Colorado Sun, reported that Lyft has formally requested Governor Jared Polis to veto a newly passed bill due to concerns over vague language and potential unintended consequences.


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DoorDash Chief Officer on tip tax reform: 'A tip given to a delivery driver is no different than a tip given to a restaurant server'

Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of DoorDash, said that the proposed "No Tax on Tips" legislation should encompass all tipped workers, including millions of independent delivery workers and drivers who receive tips from...


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R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's anti-ridesharing bill is 'nonsense'

Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s proposed ridesharing bill is overly broad and would prohibit drivers from offering riders basic courtesies such as water or snacks.


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Kayleigh McEnany: Trump's agenda is for 'the working man and woman's economic agenda'

Kayleigh McEnany, co-host of "Outnumbered," said in a post on X that President Trump's economic doctrine, which includes no tax on tips, focuses on the economic agenda of working men and women.


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Civil Justice League director on litigation abuse: 'Lawmakers increasingly choose to make filing a lawsuit the first option for solving disputes

Mark Hillman, executive director of Colorado Civil Justice League, said Colorado lawmakers are encouraging costly lawsuits instead of commonsense resolutions, enriching lawyers rather than resolving problems efficiently.


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Common Sense Institute economist: HB 1291 will mean 'fewer workers by 2030 and slower business sales growth'

Thomas Young, a senior economist for the Common Sense Institute of Colorado, has expressed concerns that House Bill 1291's regulations could potentially drive rideshare companies out of Colorado.