Monthly Archives: <span>June 2020</span>

Looting Not Included in Grand Rapids’ Estimated $448K in Protest Damage

Officials in a western Michigan city are estimating $448,000 in damage was caused during protests over the death of George Floyd that turned violent last weekend. The estimate by Grand Rapids is preliminary and is for damage to public and …

Texas’ Aransas County to Get $43M More in Harvey Recovery Funds

Aransas County on Texas’ Gulf Coast where Hurricane Harvey made landfall in August 2017 will receive an additional $43 million for its continuing recovery from that devastating storm. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office …

After Crashing onto Louisiana Coast, Cristobal Moves Up Mississippi River Basin

Tropical Storm Cristobal weakened into a depression early on June 8 after inundating coastal Louisiana and ginning up dangerous weather along most of the U.S. Gulf Coast, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabama island town …

Most in Sturgis Want Delayed Rally Due to COVID-19, Survey Finds

A survey by the Sturgis City Council found that most locals want the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally postponed due to the coronavirus. The Rapid City Journal reports the city mailed 3,290 surveys to resident addresses and more than 60 …

Maryland Moves into Phase Two of Coronavirus Reopening Plan

Maryland further eased restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing businesses to reopen Friday, but some of the state’s largest jurisdictions are waiting to enter Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. Governor Larry Hogan announced …

Idaho Offering $1,500 Bonus for People Who Return to Work

Idaho residents on unemployment could receive a one-time bonus of up to $1,500 to return to work under a plan Gov. Brad Little announced Friday. The Republican governor said the incentive is intended to help get the state’s economy going …

Nursing Homes Account for 60% of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fatalities

More than 60% of Idaho’s coronavirus-related deaths are among residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes, according to numbers released by the state on Friday. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said that so far 25 long-term care …

California Consumer and Insurer Groups Square Off Over Homeowner Insurance Bill

A consumer group is warning that homeowners could pay billions more for their home insurance under what it calls an “insurance industry legislative attack on California’s effective rate regulation.” Assembly Bill 2167 would allow homeowners insurance companies to hike rates …

Starr Launches Usage-Based Aviation Insurance for Pilots Who Rent

Starr Insurance Companies has launched Starr Gate, a new general aviation policy for pilots who rent aircrafts. The coverage offers “high-definition underwriting” and usage-based pricing with a tool designed to improve a pilot’s skills through access to CloudAhoy, a third-party, …

Lemonade Files Planned IPO Worth Up to $100M

Home and renters insurer Lemonade disclosed plans for an initial public offering worth as much as $100 million. The New York-based insurtech has applied to use “LMND” as its ticker symbol for the New York Stock Exchange, according to its …