The Bush administration’s delay in issuing a “major disaster declaration” after this month’s devastating ice storm has angered some lawmakers in eastern Oklahoma, where local governments have been financially crippled from cleanup costs. Gov. Brad Henry requested the declaration more …
Driver’s education programs across Georgia are experiencing traffic jams of their own because of a new state law requiring 16-year-olds to undergo behind-the-wheel training before getting a license. The statute, which took effect Jan. 1, is known as Joshua’s Law …
$445 Billion Nearly half a billion dollars will be given to U.S. cities and regions to help reduce the risk of terror attacks on ports, transit systems and chemical plants, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced. The Associated Press reported …
More than one first “I’m elated to begin my first full four-year term during Oklahoma’s centennial year. It is indeed an honor. Having restored integrity and public confidence to the office, I am committed to creating an environment where nearly …
Builders & Tradesmen’s Commercial Package Nuts & Bolts: Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc., Rocklin, Calif., has a new commercial package policy available in California underwritten by One Beacon. Eligible classes are garage, manufacturers, offices, restaurants, apartments and many more. …
Providence Property & Casualty Insurance Company, which provides workers’ compensation insurance to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), has appointed Stephen (Steve) A. Gober as vice president, Underwriting, and Nicolas (Nick) A. Arizaga as vice president and controller, the Frisco, Texas-based firm …
200,000 Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt issued executive orders declaring a state of emergency and activating the Missouri National Guard in response to the winter ice storm in mid-January. Blunt also put the Disaster Medical Assistance Team on standby in anticipation …
Stockton, Calif.-based Western Maritime Insurance Services, a specialist in commercial and recreational marine wholesale insurance, announced today that it is expanding into 13 states for 2007 thru the newly formed entity. Those states will be Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, …
Parking and Valet Operators Nuts & Bolts: USRisk Brokers has a new Parking and Valet Operators Program designed for businesses engaged in parking customers’ cars, such as self-parking garages and lots, assisted parking, valet parking and parking for special events. …
Although 2006 is safely behind us, some sticky issues are on the horizon as we edge our way into 2007. Case in point is the pending Supreme Court cases of Safeco v. Burr and GEICO v. Edo. The cases are …
