14 12, 2020

Hagerty Names 2 to Top Roles to Drive Global Automotive Lifestyle Brand

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Hagerty, the specialty and classic auto insurance managing general agency, sees itself as more than an insurance provider. The company says it is an “automotive lifestyle brand” that is getting ready for global growth. To this end, the firm is …

15 12, 2020

Oregon Wildfire Hazardous Waste Cleanup Complete

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The Environmental Protection Agency said it has completed the cleanup of household hazardous waste from properties burned in Oregon wildfires. The September fires led to an initial EPA response in Jackson County, which quickly expanded to Clackamas, Douglas, Klamath, Lane, …

15 12, 2020

Voter-Approved Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program Threatened by Lawsuit

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A court fight threatens to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program before the program even gets started. Voters on Nov. 3 approved a medical marijuana initiative by a wide margin – about 58%, according to certified results. The initiative amends …

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

Emergency Construction Starting on Michigan Dam That Failed

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EDENVILLE, Mich. (AP) Crews have started emergency construction work on a portion of a central Michigan dam that collapsed last spring and contributed to flooding that destroyed homes and forced the evacuations of about 10,000 people. Excavation work will be …

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

Virginia City Plants Trees to Slow Flooding Woes

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — In Ocean Lakes, 100 more trees will soon be popping up in yards throughout the flood-prone neighborhood in southern Virginia Beach, each gifted at no cost from a local environmental group. And in nearby parks …

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 …