Increased Limits “While we wanted to increase the speed limit on our turnpikes and state highways, we also worked to ensure the safety of Oklahoma drivers. … We will use traffic and engineering studies that take into consideration things such …
Disaster Insurance “Allowing the state to invest in an insurance policy will provide predictability and limit taxpayers’ risk of increasing disaster costs.” –California state Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said legislation that he introduced could lead the state to consider buying …
‘About Damn Time’ “Today’s action to finally allow smokable medical marijuana brings four words to the lips of people across our state: It’s about damn time. It’s long past due that the state of Florida honored the will of the …
Medical Cannabis “There is incredible medicinal value associated with cannabis.” — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, on supporting the legalization of medical marijuana in the state. After losing a nephew to a hard battle with cancer, Bevin said he would sign …
Nevada Seatbelts “Whether folks want to or not, it’s currently a secondary law in Nevada.” — Nevada Department of Public Safety spokesman Andrew Bennett believes seatbelts should be a primary law in the state. New data shows 331 people died …
Finding Flood Solutions “How do we make water our friend? How do we accommodate it? How do we use it? We can’t fight it. It is with us forever.” — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster asked the questions that the …
Caution Advised “I encourage New Yorkers to exercise caution when disclosing sensitive personal information.” — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood warned in a press release announcing that a Manhattan man has been convicted of engaging in two separate …
PG&E Safety “To operate the grid in a safe manner, PG&E must be able to sign contracts and raise capital.” — Michael Picker, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, said utilities must be able to borrow money cheaply to …
Critical Operating Cost “Workers’ compensation insurance is a critical operating cost for business owners and the 13.8 percent rate decrease approval will allow employers to better support Florida’s families, visitors and labor force.” — Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier said a …
Electric Evidence “They did it because they’re faced with insurmountable evidence that it’s their responsibility.” — Robert Curtis, an attorney representing 450 victims of a fire that tore through California’s central coast last year and resulted in mudslides, said he …
