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State Officials Not Sold on New License Rules Under Real ID Act of 2005

States get nearly five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses, even after major changes designed to cut the cost of those rules and provide …

States Still Not Sold on Real ID Federal Driver’s License

State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses, even after major changes designed to cut the cost of those rules and provide more flexibility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Jan. …

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State Officials Not Sold on New License Rules Under Real ID Act of 2005

States have five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses; even so some states continue to refuse compliance State officials and some in Congress remain skeptical about new federal rules for driver’s licenses, even after major changes designed to cut …

Ky. Measure Would Ease Safety Requirements for Some Surface Mines

Kentucky’s smallest coal companies would get a reprieve from a year-old mine safety law under legislation pending in the General Assembly. The measure would relieve companies that employ fewer than 10 miners from having to keep two certified mine medics …

Ky. Towns Plans to Bill Out-of-Town Drivers Blamed for Traffic Accidents

The self-proclaimed “Friendship City” has decided it’s tired of being a doormat for motorists from neighboring communities. When police in this Cincinnati suburb respond to an accident in which an out-of-town driver is at fault, the city plans to start …

Markel American to Sell Collector Car Coverage

Markel American Insurance Co. introduced a new Collector Vehicle Insurance program. This program joins its other specialty personal lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products. The program provides coverage for a variety of collector vehicles including antique autos and …

House Democrats Pass Mine Safety Bill Despite Bush Veto Threat

Defying White House veto threats, the Democratic-controlled House this week passed sweeping mine safety legislation aimed at preventing future underground disasters like the one that took nine lives last year at Crandall Canyon mine in Utah. Republican and mining industry …

Fire, Explosions Reported at Louisville, Ky. Chemical Plant

A Kentucky chemical plant was evacuated Tuesday following a fire and a series of explosions, but no injuries were reported, the company said. The blaze was reported about 10 a.m. EST at the BASF Corp. plant, which makes pigments for …

Kentucky Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud

An Irvine, Ky., woman is facing six felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly filing false statements related to her long-term disability benefits. Treva Caton, 60, began receiving disability benefits in 1984 following a workplace injury. The insurer, John Hancock …