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The Infrastructure Crisis: As Business Losses Mount, New Demand for Utility Coverage?

When aging water pumps in Jackson, Mississippi, were shut down by floodwaters last August, knocking out water service to most of the city, companies that depend on clean water saw many of their customers and their revenue disappear overnight. And …

Judge Puts New Jersey’s Stricter Gun Carry Law on Hold

Suggesting that New Jersey’s recent concealed carry law infringes on the public’s Second Amendment rights, a federal judge on Monday put a temporary hold on the legislation drafted after the U.S. Supreme Court expanded gun rights last year. A legal …

Inszone Insurance Acquires Vaught, Wright & Bond Insurance in California

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Vaught, Wright & Bond Insurance in Placerville, California. Vaught, Wright & Bond Insurance was originally founded in 1933 by Mance Vaught. They offered bonds in addition to personal and business insurance. Over the years, Mance Vaught …

Beach Town, State of New Jersey Exchange Lawsuits in Sand Dunes Battle

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A beach town that is defying New Jersey’s order not to shore up its eroding sand dunes is suing the state for $21 million. That’s how much North Wildwood says it spent over the past …

Trial Set for Black Army Officer Suing Police Over Violent Traffic Stop in Virginia

A U.S. Army lieutenant who was pepper sprayed, struck and handcuffed by police in rural Virginia, but never arrested, will argue to a jury that he was assaulted and falsely imprisoned and that his vehicle was illegally searched. Video of …

Massachusetts Gov. Healey Names Cabinet-Level Climate Chief

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey marked her first full day on the job Friday by issuing an executive order creating what she says is the nation’s first cabinet-level state climate chief. Healey said the climate chief will be charged with working …

West Texas Mayor Arrested for Insurance Fraud

San Elizario, Texas mayor Isela Reyes was arrested Tuesday for insurance fraud, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. The FBI West Texas Border Corruption Task Force arrested Reyes for insurance fraud of over $2,500 and under $30,000. The offense …

Relation Acquires Napa Valley Insurance in California

Relation Insurance Services Inc. acquired the assets of Napa Valley Insurance in California. Co-owners Mike Hogin and Pam Hogin will continue running the offices as part of the Relation family of brands. Napa Valley Insurance offers a range of insurance …

Oklahoma Commissioner Mulready Begins Second Term

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready was sworn into office for his second term by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane, IV on the steps of the Oklahoma Capitol Building Monday, Jan. 9. Commissioner Mulready was the only statewide …

Kansas Commissioner Schmidt Sworn In For Second Term

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt today took the oath of office to begin her second term Monday. Re-elected in November to her second four-year term, Commissioner Schmidt received the most votes of any statewide candidate for office. Under Schmidt’s leadership, …

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