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Cal Advocates, Free State Foundation Support Alternative Proposed Decision in Charter/Cox Merger
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering two proposals regarding the Charter-Cox merger, with the Public Advocates Office and Free State Foundation backing an alternative decision that supports separate settlement agreements promising consumer benefits and savings.
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You have a narrow window to influence or adapt to the CPUC’s acceptance of separate settlement agreements for Charter’s acquisition of Cox, unlocking consumer savings commitments. Regulatory approval here sets a precedent that could ease mergers without heavy unilateral conditions.
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