Arkansas News

Ark. House Rejects Driving Restrictions for Teen Drivers

New driving restrictions for younger teenagers – including a ban on late-night driving and limits on passengers – were overwhelmingly rejected March 26 by the Arkansas House of Representatives. “Leave these kids alone,” Rep. Billy Gaskill, D-Paragould, told his colleagues …

Doctors in Ark. Stress ATV Safety after 3 Recent Deaths

Three recent deaths in all-terrain vehicle accidents in Arkansas, including a toddler and a teenager, are a reminder that ATV accidents are on the rise in the state, and doctors at Arkansas Children’s Hospital want to see the trend reversed. …

R.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck crashes

Wyoming and Arkansas are the deadliest states for truck crashes, according to a safety group that has called for tougher federal regulation to reduce fatalities hovering above 100 a week nationwide for years. The safest states for truck crashes are …

8 Bronx tragedy a reminder on multi-family dwellings

Many buildings are crowded and not up to code 8 Carpooling parents in Conn. get a break DMV says no special driver’s license needed 10 N.J. court: public workers may sue negligent owners Ruling abolishes the “firefighter” rule 10 Conn. …

Teen drinking – South Central states

According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation costs to states generated by underage drinking include medical care, work loss, and pain and suffering associated with the multiple problems caused by the use of alcohol by youth. Following is …

News Currents

Ark. Senate passes teen driving rules; highway bond measure Teenage drivers in Arkansas would have more restrictions on their driving privileges under Senate Bill 196, which recently passed the state Senate. According to the Senate announcement, teens with a learner’s …

People

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) hired William B. Bangs IV as vice president of agency relations. In this position, Bangs will plan, direct and coordinate agency relations with insurance agents throughout the state. Bangs joins LWCC from Innovative Risk Management …

John Morrison, Montana, Commissioner of Insurance

The hallmarks of John Morrison’s legacy as Montana State Auditor, the Commissioner of Insurance and Securities, is to help provide more affordable coverage. For instance, the state is one of the leading captive domiciles in the West and has made …

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R.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck crashes Wyoming and Arkansas are the deadliest states for truck crashes, according to a safety group that has called for tougher federal regulation to reduce fatalities hovering above 100 a …

People and Places

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) hired William B. Bangs IV as vice president of agency relations. In this position, Bangs will plan, direct and coordinate agency relations with insurance agents throughout the state. Bangs joins LWCC from Innovative Risk Management …