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is the only state without a state-funded consumer protection agency.
AkPIRG continues to fight hard for the establishment of a Consumer
Protection Agency in Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks and has been
at the forefront in demanding funding for the enforcement of consumer
laws. AkPIRG also advocates for rural Alaskans who are particularly
vulnerable to mail fraud and other rip-offs by lobbying for a toll-free
Bush hot-line, and it continues to advise citizens of their consumer
rights.
AkPIRG
requested that the Governor hold a consumer summit to discuss
the gross lack of consumer protection in Alaska. We held
a protest mock "funeral" for consumer protection in Alaska.
We have been interviewed on radio (Alaska Public Radio Network,
KSKA, KAKM), television and newspaper on this issue.
AkPIRG
provides recall lists to all major media outlets and produces
yearly reports on dangerous toys and toxic play substances.
Check out other internet resources concerning
consumer protection.
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