Sometimes, mega-corporations are able to leverage their size and connections to make backroom deals, pressure other companies to buy something they don’t want to get to what they actually need, and set up roadblocks for rivals and new players. This means less competition, higher prices for consumers, lower wages for workers, and challenges for small businesses.
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Today, working families feel the squeeze everywhere—from rent and utility costs to groceries.
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The 2026 bills on this issue. TechEquity Action, our 501(c)(4), leads the legislative work.
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We should live in a world where our paychecks can cover our bills and pay for our groceries. But our wages aren’t rising to meet the increased costs of everyday essentials. In California, a single adult without children needs to earn almost double the state minimum wage to afford basic necessities.
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| Bill | What it does | Author | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 325 | Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act | Aguiar-Curry | Sponsored | Signed |
| AB 1776 | COMPETE Act | Aguiar-Curry | Sponsored | Signed |
| AB 1857 | Grocery Store Access Act | Aguiar-Curry | Supported | Signed |
| AB 2169 | Digital Choice Act | Lowenthal | Supported | No outcome reported |
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