A new bill would make California the first state to put in place digital discrimination standards when it comes to internet connectivity.

As KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, the effort looks to level the playing field.

A new bill would make California the first state to put in place digital discrimination standards when it comes to internet connectivity.
As KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, the effort looks to level the playing field.

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New bill would make FCC rules state law in effort to end digital discrimination

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 

What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 
What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Punitive no-show fees see uptick at many businesses

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi was awarded the highest civilian honor today at the White House. 

As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, she was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi was awarded the highest civilian honor today at the White House. 
As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, she was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Nancy Pelosi awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

As a way to address poverty across the nation, dozens of cities and counties around the US have been giving people no-strings cash aid, an idea that gained popularity during the pandemic when the government issued federal relief funds. 

But now, certain Republican-led states are banning that aid, with Iowa being the latest to add its name to the list.  

For more, KCBS RADIO anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mike Stanton, Professor of Public Health at Cal State East Bay.

As a way to address poverty across the nation, dozens of cities and counties around the US have been giving people no-strings cash aid, an idea that gained popularity during the pandemic when the government issued federal relief funds. 
But now, certain Republican-led states are banning that aid, with Iowa being the latest to add its name to the list.  
For more, KCBS RADIO anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Mike Stanton, Professor of Public Health at Cal State East Bay.

New bill would make FCC rules state law in effort to end digital discrimination

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