Newsmakers: Sen. Limmer Says Bill Banning Junk Fees Is ‘A Long Time Coming’:

Sen. Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, says a bill banning so-called "junk fees" is long overdue. "Junk fees are those hidden costs that consumers don’t always see or even know about up front when they are making a transaction," said Limmer. "Those are the costs that drive consumers absolutely crazy." The extra fees can still be charged if the bill is signed into law, but businesses would have to disclose the fees. "Corporations and businesses can resolve this issue quite simply by putting the fees up… Read More