March 6, 2009
Legislation to make it easier for health care professionals to volunteer their time has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate. House Bill 1481, by state Rep. Sally Kern, would modify current law …
March 4, 2009
City officials in Edmond, Okla., are challenging court rulings in favor of a firefighter who claims his colon cancer is a work-related injury because of the smoke, hazardous materials and chemicals he was exposed to on the job. Tim Vernon, …
March 4, 2009
A comprehensive plan to provide Oklahomans with increased access to affordable, quality health care and private insurance passed the state’s House of Representatives. House Bill 2026, by House Speaker Pro Tem Kris Steele, will, among other reforms, strengthen and promote …
March 3, 2009
The U.S. Federal Reserve, by taking an equity stake in American International Group, is moving further into uncharted territory and may be risking potentially large investment losses and its independence. As part of the latest bailout effort of the troubled …
March 2, 2009
Oklahoma Senate Democrats are charging that Republicans are taking the side of insurance companies over the needs of their constituents. Democratic leaders held a news conference Feb. 26 to decry decisions by GOP leaders not to hear their insurance-related bills, …
February 27, 2009
Fifty-nine of 74 private water wells in Locust Grove, Okla., have tested positive for total coliform bacteria, a group of bacteria that indicate environmental pollution. Additionally, 17 of those 59 wells tested positive for E. coli, the state’s Department of …
February 26, 2009
Texas-based Homeowners of America Insurance Company announced that Michael S. Cox has joined the firm as vice president and director of Marketing. Cox has more than 12 years of insurance industry experience with most of his career spent in property …
February 26, 2009
Zurich North America Commercial will begin accepting new business in 11 South Central and Southeastern states through its new Zurich Integrated Products unit, which services commercial customers in between the small-to-middle market segments. Effective immediately, agents and brokers can submit …
February 25, 2009
A comprehensive lawsuit reform package seeking to reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits in Oklahoma passed House Committee and now moves to the full House of Representatives. The legislation includes a full slate of lawsuit reform similar to a bill …
February 25, 2009
A pickup truck and a trailer containing an expensive open-wheel race car have been stolen from the parking lot of an Oklahoma City motel, police said. Eugene Nolen of Indianapolis said the $250,000 loss could mean the end of his …