Why Patent ‘Shenanigans’ Share Blame for High Cost of Drugs December 29, 2017 By Robert Langreth and Cynthia Koons Bob Kelsey can’t afford a cancer drug that could save his life. The retired firefighter, 53, needs Revlimid to stay...
Nebraska Legislature Likely to Revisit Occupational Licensing, Tax Issues in 2018 December 29, 2017 By Grant Schulte Expect some new debates on old measures when Nebraska lawmakers return to the Capitol next month for the 2018 session....
Chicago Police Issue Revised Policy on Use of Tasers December 29, 2017 The Chicago Police Department has rewritten rules on the use of Tasers to deter officers from using them on people...
Opioid Overdoses Behind Drop in Life Expectancy for Americans December 29, 2017 Life expectancy among Americans has fallen for the second year in a row as the opioid crisis continues to drive...
Tulsa Sheriff’s Office Racks Up Legal Fees December 29, 2017 The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office has more than $850,000 in legal fees this year with nearly half of that amount...
Trump Administration Seeks to Ease Offshore Drilling Safety Rules December 29, 2017 The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday proposed eliminating some safety regulations for offshore oil and gas drilling that the Obama...
Oklahoma School District Sued Over Aide’s Alleged Molestation of 15 Girls December 29, 2017 An Oklahoma school and its board of directors are being sued on behalf of 15 girls who say they were...
Top Insurance Journal National Stories of 2017 December 29, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson It wouldn’t feel right to close out the year without looking back at the most popular stories on Insurance Journal...
Insurers Off The Hook for West Virginia Hole-in-One Tournament Payouts December 29, 2017 A federal appeals court says Gov. Jim Justice’s charity is stuck with almost $200,000 in payouts made to fans at...
Cities Signing Chicago’s Pact to Tackle Climate Change December 28, 2017 Mayor Rahm Emanuel says 10 more cities have joined Chicago’s effort to address climate change after President Donald Trump said...