A bill that prohibits online streaming services from cranking up the sound on commercials has sailed through the legislature with bipartisan support. CalMatters’ Ryan Sabalow explains.

A bill that prohibits online streaming services from cranking up the sound on commercials has sailed through the legislature with bipartisan support. CalMatters&rsquo; Ryan Sabalow explains.

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New Bill Would Prohibit Streaming Services From Cranking the Volume on Commercials

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