Protecting Consumers

What's New

The Maryland PIRG Campus Chapter at University of Maryland held a tele-conference on Thursday, March 27th releasing Campus Credit Trap, a survey of college students and credit card marketing. The Campus Chater also manned a 'FEESA' table in front of the Stamp Student Union Building to educate UMD students about the importance of good credit.

Current Campaigns

Toy Safety

While most toys on store shelves are safe, we continue to find toys that pose a range of safety hazards to small children. Exposés by Maryland PIRG and our allies have prompted recalls or regulatory action on over 100 toys. More.

Internet Freedom

The Internet should be as free and open as our society. Now, big corporations want to limit your access. More.

Overview

In our advertising-saturated society, consumers can have a hard time knowing what they’re getting, whether it’s at the grocery store or surfing the Internet. Powerful special interests often overwhelm the interests of the public. Right now, Maryland PIRG advocates on behalf of consumers to make sure dangerous products are taken off the shelves and that the Internet remains equal-access to all consumers.

Maryland PIRG Policy Advocate Johanna Neumann releases the 20th annual toy safety report. PIRG research has prompted over 100 recalls or regulatory actions to address unsafe toys.