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Florida Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Dollar General Pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 20 states, including Florida, filed a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation. The lawsuit alleges the retailer routinely charged customers checkout prices that were higher than the listed shelf and advertised prices.

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This page collects the 2,702 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Consumer Protection”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Transportation, Public Safety, and Technology.

Active Bills

State BillPENNSYLVANIANov 12, 2026Pennsylvania establishes portable battery stewardship and producer-funded recycling requirementsPennsylvania Senate Bill 1512 requires producers of portable and medium-format batteries to participate in department-approved battery stewardship organizations and fund statewide collection and recycState BillMICHIGANNov 12, 2026Michigan regulates rental home marketplace guarantees and requires backup insurance policiesState BillMICHIGANNov 12, 2026Senate Bill 1234 requires child care facilities to refund unutilized wait list and application fees within six monthsState BillOHIONov 10, 2026Ohio House Bill 971 enacts the Save Ohio Sports Act to restrict certain sports gaming activities and repeal related statutesState BillTENNESSEENov 10, 2026Tennessee HB 7 raises the sales tax exemption limit for computers to $2,500 during the annual sales tax holidayState BillILLINOISNov 10, 2026Illinois House Bill 5835 allows beauty school students to test early at 80% completion and eliminates annual reporting mandatesState BillOHIONov 10, 2026Ohio bill requires electric utilities to issue bill credits and food-spoilage reimbursements after extended power outages

Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Nov 17Upcoming2 items
    1. Miami-Dade County establishes Chapter 8F to codify elevator and escalator safety regulations, fees, and the Office of Elevator SafetyThe proposed ordinance creates Chapter 8F of the Miami-Dade County Code to codify existing state-delegated elevator and escalator safety regulations, establish the Office of Elevator Safety, and set uMiami-Dade County
    2. Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners amends private property towing rules to allow inflation adjustments, dolly fees, fuel surcharges, and electronic signaturesMiami-Dade County
  2. Fri, Nov 132 items
    1. Six Flags agrees to $11-million class-action settlement over hidden ticket processing fees at Knott's Berry Farm and Great AmericaCalifornia residents who purchased tickets to Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City, or California's Great America between June 2020 and July 2024 may be eligible for an $8 cash refund or website credLos Angeles County2 reports
    2. Family Dollar to pay $63 million to settle federal and state pricing overcharge allegationsMiami-Dade County
  3. Thu, Nov 122 items
    1. San Francisco Supervisors Hold First Hearing to Prevent Rental Market Scams Amid AI and Rent SurgeSan Francisco held its first-ever public hearing on rental scams following a high-profile case, as officials discussed tactics used by scammers and strategies to protect residents. The hearing, hostedSan Francisco County
    2. Advocacy groups sue AI companies in San Francisco Superior Court to halt new model developmentMiami-Dade County
  4. Wed, Nov 112 items
    1. Consumer advice article analyzes whether purchasing an iPhone during Black Friday offers genuine savingsBuying an iPhone during Black Friday can yield savings depending on the model, price, and offer conditions, though many advertised discounts involve carrier financing terms or monthly bill credits ratLos Angeles County
    2. Holiday airfare hack: Why two one-way tickets could cost lessHillsborough County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Sunbeam Television Corp.organization4 mentions
  2. 02Northwest Miami-Dadelocation3 mentions
  3. 03Florida Highway Patrolorganization3 mentions
  4. 04Miami-Dade Sheriff's Officeorganization3 mentions
  5. 05Six Flags Entertainment Corp.organization2 mentions
  6. 06San Franciscolocation2 mentions
  7. 07Googleorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Great Americaorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Cedar Fairorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Amazonorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsPennsylvania establishes portable battery stewardship and producer-funded recycling requirements, Michigan regulates rental home marketplace guarantees and requires backup insurance policies, Senate Bill 1234 requires child care facilities to refund unutilized wait list and application fees within six months (+4 more)
  • Topic to orgsSunbeam Television Corp., Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (+5 more)
  • Topic to meetingsMiami-Dade County establishes Chapter 8F to codify elevator and escalator safety regulations, fees, and the Office of Elevator Safety, Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners amends private property towing rules to allow inflation adjustments, dolly fees, fuel surcharges, and electronic signatures
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  1. Nov 17, 2026MeetingMiami-Dade County establishes Chapter 8F to codify elevator and escalator safety regulations, fees, and the Office of Elevator Safety
  2. Nov 17, 2026MeetingMiami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners amends private property towing rules to allow inflation adjustments, dolly fees, fuel surcharges, and electronic signatures
  3. Nov 13, 2026NewsFamily Dollar to pay $63 million to settle federal and state pricing overcharge allegations
  4. Nov 13, 2026NewsSix Flags agrees to $11-million class-action settlement over hidden ticket processing fees at Knott's Berry Farm and Great America
  5. Nov 13, 2026NewsSix Flags agrees to $11-million class-action settlement over hidden ticket processing fees at Knott's Berry Farm and Great America
  6. Nov 12, 2026NewsSan Francisco Supervisors Hold First Hearing to Prevent Rental Market Scams Amid AI and Rent Surge
  7. Nov 12, 2026NewsAdvocacy groups sue AI companies in San Francisco Superior Court to halt new model development
  8. Nov 12, 2026State BillPennsylvania establishes portable battery stewardship and producer-funded recycling requirements
  9. Nov 12, 2026State BillMichigan regulates rental home marketplace guarantees and requires backup insurance policies
  10. Nov 12, 2026State BillSenate Bill 1234 requires child care facilities to refund unutilized wait list and application fees within six months

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