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SENATE BILLS

SB-1: Provides for registration of sex offenders in emergency housing, enhances penalties for failure to register, and requires re-registration under...

LACKING EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE:

Barely four out of every 10 Missouri homeowners carry earthquake insurance, a cause of concern cited as Gov. Matt Blunt...

IIAT SURVEY SHOWS IMPROVEMENTS

Independent insurance agents in Texas report improved homeowners insurance coverage and lower premium prices for both homeowners and auto insurance...

CUT IN PAYMENTS:

In a decision that could cost the state millions of dollars, a judge said the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...

STOP SMOKING OR LOSE JOB:

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., looking for ways to hold down health insurance costs, will require workers who smoke to quit by...

OIL SPILL LIABILITY RAISED:

Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey has signed legislation increasing liability limits for owners and operators of vessels that discharge hazardous...

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