Congressional Republicans unveiled a health care reform plan they hope will compete with what Democrats are planning to offer. U.S. Sens. Tom Coburn, M.D., of Oklahoma, and Richard Burr of North Carolina, along with U.S. Reps. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin …
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has signed into law HB 2013, which adds Section 10-118 of Title 47 to the Oklahoma Statutes to prohibit the levying of fees for the response or investigation of a motor vehicle accident by law enforcement. …
An Increasing Problem “This is increasingly becoming a problem on our lakes and waterways, and it was important that the Legislature step forward with a strong response.” —Oklahoma Sen. Bill Brown, author of Senate Bill 902, which lowers the legal …
Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed bills dealing with liability insurance and what can be said at teacher meeting. Henry struck down the measures late Tuesday night. His veto total for the year now stands at 18. One bill restricted the …
Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) elected its 2009 management committee and added its 41st member agency. The new 2009 management committee includes: • Chairman of the Board – Bill Bridges, executive vice president of Duncan, Fraser & Bridges, Pampa, …
The Massachusetts Senate approved an amendment banning all Internet use while driving as part of its version of the state’s upcoming budget. Drivers would be banned from sending text messages, e-mailing or reading the Internet while behind the wheel under …
Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced it has elected a new management committee for 2009. In addition, the group has added its 41st member agency – Mr. Insurance Agency Inc. of San Angelo, Texas. CAA’s new chairman …
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) earlier this month awarded the 2008 Sidney O. Smith Award to Bobby Bramlett, president and CEO of the Bramlett Agency in Ardmore, Okla. The award is the association’s highest …
A 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that allows Oklahomans to store firearms in locked vehicles parked on company property will stand after the filing deadline passed for further legal appeals, Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced. Edmondson’s office, in partnership …
After years of wrangling between Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Oklahoma over lawsuit reforms in the state, Gov. Brad Henry has signed into law tort reform legislation aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits and reducing costs associated with the justice system. …
