Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has signed into law a package of bills intended to limit health insurance premium increases for thousands of public school teachers. Beebe signed the measures into law on Monday. State lawmakers gave final approval to the …
Illinois lawmakers are considering a series of measures aimed at making the state’s waterways safer, including a bill that would impose stiffer penalties on people caught operating a boat while intoxicated. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that under the measure, …
North Carolina authorities say the recent death of a Rowan County teen illustrates why tougher penalties are needed in North Carolina for drivers who illegally pass school buses. A 17-year-old was killed last Thursday as he crossed a two-lane road …
A former top deputy for Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Monday became the first person to formally announce a run for the job. Democrat Maura Healey, 42, who resigned from the office last week to run her campaign, said …
The historic city hall in Bay City, Mich., is nearing completion of a more than $10 million renovation three years after it was damaged by fire and flood. The original structure cost $170,000 to build, but Bay City Commission President …
Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc. announced the passing of Hugh W. Greenberg, a member of its board of directors since 1985. Greenberg served in various positions on the Southfield, Mich.-based insurer’s board, including chairman of the governance and nominating committee, and …
The Louisiana Legislature’s insurance committees have scheduled an Oct. 23 meeting to discuss what can be done to help residents facing skyrocketing flood insurance increases. Changes in the National Flood Insurance Program to put it on sounder financial footing could …
The fire protection grading in Cameron Parish’s Fire District 15 has improved from Class 6 to Class 4, which will reduce fire insurance premiums for residents of the district. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said the rate reductions will begin …
Dallas police have arrested a man suspected of more than a dozen robberies at North Texas insurance businesses. Dallas County jail records show 30-year-old Michael Cleveland was being held Oct. 21 on charges of aggravated robbery, possession of marijuana and …
Complaints are mounting over Pennsylvania’s new, online system for filing appeals in workers’ compensation cases, with critics saying it often cannot upload documents and sometimes makes paperwork disappear. A state Department of Labor and Industry spokeswoman said Monday the agency …
