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California’s Newsom Sues Trump Over ‘Chaos’ of Tariff Regime

California Governor Gavin Newsom sued to halt Donald Trump’s tariffs, setting up a high-stakes legal challenge to the president’s landmark effort to overhaul global trade. The state is challenging Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact broad tariffs against Mexico, …

Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse Manager Indicted in Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme

Prosecution of widespread crop insurance fraud in Kentucky has continued with the indictment of a tobacco warehouse manager who allegedly facilitated some of the schemes. Thomas H. Kirkpatrick, manager of Farmers Tobacco Warehouse in Danville, conspired with at least four …

Weather May Have Contributed to Plane Crash That Took 6 Lives of Family, Partners

When they boarded a small plane bound for upstate New York this past weekend, the six passengers — a pair of close-knit siblings, their parents and partners — were on the cusp of a new chapter in a family life …

Texas Power Grid’s Growth Could be Limited by Legislation

Texas is growing. People are moving to the state in droves. Companies want to build their facilities here. Sustaining the growth will require nearly double the electricity the grid deploys today. The state’s grid operator can meet the moment, Pablo …

Wildfire Losses Increasing But Still Small Compared to Hurricanes: KCC

Wildfire losses in the U.S. are increasing, but the risk is still considerably smaller than hurricanes, according to a new KCC white paper. While we usually think of California and other western states—especially since the devastating LA wildfires in January—KCC …

King Risk Acquires Watts Dawson Agency in Florida

King Risk Partners, based in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Watts, Dawson & Associates, an independent agency with offices in Temple Terrace and Valrico, Florida. The move expands King Risk’s presence in Florida, the company said in an announcement this week. …

St. Louis Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Staging Vehicle Accidents

A St. Louis, Missouri man who allegedly defrauded insurance companies by staging vehicle accidents and injuries was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered him to pay $107,951 in restitution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri announced. …

Inszone Acquires Kansas’ Munson Insurance Agency

Inszone Insurance Services announce its second acquisition in the state of Kansas with the addition of Munson Insurance Agency, located in Arkansas City, Kansas. This milestone further strengthens Inszone’s presence in the Midwest and demonstrates its commitment to serving Kansas …

People Moves: Alliant Names Mateja to Midwest Benefits Team

Alliant Insurance Services has named Tony Mateja as senior vice president within its Employees Benefits Group. Based in Chicago, Mateja will leverage his financial background and strategic insight to help clients design and execute long-term, data-driven benefits strategies that align …

China to Tighten EV Battery Rules to Reduce Fire and Explosion Risks

China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming to reduce risks of fire and explosions in the fast-growing sector. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday …

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