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15 12, 2020

Wright National Launches Admitted Residential Flood Insurance Product in Texas

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Wright National Flood Insurance Services has introduced an exclusive, admitted, stand-alone flood product in Texas: Wright Residential Private Flood Insurance. The product, which became available on Dec. 14, will be sold exclusively by Wright’s partner agents. The company said it …

14 12, 2020

Washington Gym Defying Virus Orders Fined Nearly $10K a Day

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The state has levied a large fine against a Graham gym that is defying Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders meant to slow the spread of the virus. Graham Fitness was accused of eight violations totaling $77,112 by the state Department …

15 12, 2020

Indiana School District Pay $70K to Resolve Disability, Age Discrimination Case

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An Indiana school district will pay up to $70,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a federal disability and age discrimination charge, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC said an investigation found reasonable cause to …

14 12, 2020

Body of One Missing Worker in Ohio Power Plant Collapse Recovered

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Crews recovered the body of one of two workers missing since a power plant being demolished in southern Ohio collapsed early Dec. 9. The man was found dead in the rubble of the Killen Generating Station in Manchester on Dec. …

14 12, 2020

Kansas Fitness Studio Sues State Over COVID-19 Restrictions, Losses

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A Wichita fitness studio’s owner and his business are suing Kansas for compensation for being forced to shut down and reopen with restrictions this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that the state essentially used their property in attempting …

14 12, 2020

Minnesota Bar Owner Faces Federal Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges

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The owner of a historic St. Cloud, Minn., bar has been indicted on federal arson and wire fraud charges for allegedly setting fire to the business and submitting a fraudulent insurance claim, prosecutors announced. Andrew Welsh, 41, of St. Joseph, …

14 12, 2020

Texas to Get Federal Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Laura Recovery

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Federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Laura from Aug. 23-27, 2020, according to FEMA. Federal funding is available to the …

14 12, 2020

Texas AG’s Office: Whistleblower Firings Were not Retaliation

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office told a state district court that it was not retaliating when it fired former top Paxton aides who had reported their boss to authorities for possibly breaking the law. In the agency’s first official …

14 12, 2020

Deadline for Hurricane Insurance Filings Set by Louisiana Law

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says people who need to file proof of loss documents for insurance claims involving property damage from Hurricane Laura have until February to do so. Donelon’s office says that state law requires giving property owners …

13 12, 2020

Bipartisan COVID Relief Plan Expected to Put State Aid, Liability Shield in Separate Bill

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers plans to unveil a $908 billion coronavirus pandemic relief plan on Monday, although one of the negotiators said there’s “no guarantee” Congress will pass it. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …