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Our latest commentary piece, published on July 5 in the Oregon Capital Chronicle, features insights from OCJ’s Executive Director Jagjit Nagra and Oregon Consumer League Executive Director Michelle Druce.

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Can you believe it’s been almost a month since we hosted a party with over 90 guests to launch our first Consumer Confidence Comic, Purchasing a Used Car? We want to give a huge shoutout to our friends, family, colleagues, and collaborators for joining us on June 14 to celebrate the launch of this new educational resource. The event was unforgettable!

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We welcomed three new interns, who will support our policy team over the summer as we prepare for the 2025 legislation session.

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The foundation of OCJ’s strategic plan is rooted in OCJ’s vision, values, and guiding principles, and it reaffirms our organization’s mission.

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In a significant victory for consumers, yesterday the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) rejected PacifiCorp's proposed tariff request. This decision marks a crucial win for Oregon ratepayers and upholds the protection of their rights and interests.

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Earlier this month we celebrated and said our goodbyes to our spring policy interns. This talented group of individuals supported our policy team throughout the 2024 short legislative session and have contributed their research skills to strengthen our knowledge base of consumer policy issues.

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The Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act will empower consumers with the information they need to protect themselves from debt collectors that use misleading allegations to convince people to pay debts they do not legally owe.

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You did everything right in purchasing your used car from a dealer. Despite this, before long, you start experiencing problems. First, it’s a check engine light, then next, it’s overheating, leaking fluids, or you hear a knocking noise from the engine. Your next steps at this point are critical if you want the dealer to make things right.

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Watch out for common auto scams and schemes to help you make informed decisions and keep your car buying journey on track.

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Our comic offers tips and insights for purchasing a used car with confidence.

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OCJ is thrilled to introduce "Purchasing a Used Car," its inaugural Consumer Confidence Comic. This comic combines a used car buying guide with an interactive coloring book for all Oregonians.

Two comic book covers titled 'Purchasing a Used Car' and 'Comprar un Carro Usado,' featuring colorful illustrations of characters buying a car. Read the article

If buying a used car, you may need financing for your purchase. For many consumers, auto financing is a complicated and hard-to-understand process, even for those who have previously financed vehicles. Learn how financing works and how to maximize financing on your next vehicle purchase.

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