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New Louisiana Law Creates Rules for Self-Driving Delivery Devices

Louisiana has created a framework for self-driving delivery robots to drop off packages on the state’s streets, under a bill backed by lawmakers and Gov. John Bel Edwards. The new personal delivery device law sponsored by Republican Sen. Rick Ward …

Columbia, Missouri’s Ride-Booking Regulations Include Insurance

The Columbia, Mo., City Council has approved new regulations for ride-booking services such as Uber and Lyft that include insurance requirements. The regulations approved require ride-booking services to get business licenses and license their drivers as chauffeurs. The drivers must …

Dallas to Ridesharing Providers: Proper Insurance Required

The Dallas City Council has updated transportation regulations so ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber must have insurance. Council members on Dec. 10 approved changes to an ordinance that already covers taxicabs and limousines. Lyft and Uber currently operate …

Illiniois Requiring Insurance for Student Athletes

The Illinois High School Association has approved a policy to make sure its members are complying with a new law requiring them to get catastrophic insurance coverage for student athletes. The IHSA board of directors approved the policy during its …

Judge Overturns Missouri Law on Birth Control Coverage

A federal judge has struck down a Missouri law exempting moral objectors from mandatory birth control coverage because it conflicts with an insurance requirement under President Barrack Obama’s health care law. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig cites …

Michigan Mixed Martial Arts Bill Includes Insurance Requirement

A Michigan House committee plans to debate a bill that would place state regulations on amateur mixed martial arts events. The Regulatory Reform Committee is considering a bill would require event promoters to get state licenses. It would set rules …