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California Wants to Turn Down Volume on Ads Played by Streamers

The bill makes Netflix, Prime, and other streaming services regulate ad volume. It passed unanimously and now goes to the governor.
California Wants to Turn Down Volume on Ads Played by Streamers
The logos for Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Sling TV on a remote control, in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 13, 2020. Jenny Kane/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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Netflix and other video streamers might need to chill a bit more when it comes to the volume of commercials played in California.

California lawmakers want to moderate blaring advertisements that play louder than the shows. They passed a bill on Sept. 22 to address the issue.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.