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California passes Right to Repair (SB-244)

California has become the 3rd state to pass a “right to repair” law, following Minnesota and NY. The bill had been introduced in 2019…

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International Repair Day

Did you know that the third Saturday in October, is International Repair Day? This year it’s October 21st  Here’s how International Repair Day can make…

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Apple Now Supports Right to Repair?

Apple this week penned a letter to California state senator Eggman, voicing support for SB 244, a “right to repair” bill currently making its…

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Minnesota Passes Right To Repair

Minnesota has passed a groundbreaking right-to-repair law, which requires electronics manufacturers to allow independent repair shops and consumers to buy necessary parts and tools…

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In Indiana? Please Read this NOW

NWIDA has been diligent in contacting various Federal legislators in regard to the Samsung USITC filing. To date, we’ve had good communications from at…

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Samsung Screen Update

As we noted the other day (see here), NWIDA has written to every US Senator, the President and Vice President of the United States…

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Open Letter to Senate

Today, NWIDA sent letters to every member of the US Senate, the President and Vice President of the United States and the House Majority…

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South Dakota Introduces Right-to-Repair Bill

State Senator Tom Pischke of the South Dakota legislature has introduced bill 194 as “An Act to to establish certain provisions regarding fairness in repairs…

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Samsung Seeks To Ban AfterMarket Display

In a complaint filed with the US International Trade Commission, as well as letters filed to the FTC, Samsung is looking to ban all…

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NY Passes Right to Repair Law

After sitting on the Governor’s desk for 6 months, and after NWIDA wrote her an open letter to sign it, NY Governor Kathy Hochul…

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