"Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications."
"Hochul's proposal suggests that rising auto insurance premiums are due to excessive litigation and fraud, but many lawmakers are skeptical and have not seen sufficient evidence to support this claim. Negotiations regarding the proposal have been slow-moving."
State lawmakers in Albany have received numerous form emails from Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, advocating for Governor Hochul's auto insurance proposal. This proposal aims to reduce premiums by limiting compensation for crash victims. Notably, some emails originated from deceased individuals, raising concerns about their authenticity. Lawmakers express skepticism regarding the proposal's effectiveness in lowering premiums, as negotiations between the state Legislature and the governor continue amid lobbying efforts from various interest groups.
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