Austin’s SXSW Cancelled Due to Texas Coronavirus Cases March 6, 2020 By Naomi Andu, The Texas Tribune Austin Mayor Steve Adler declared a local disaster on March 5 that effectively cancels this year’s South by Southwest festival....
Louisiana Contractor Pays $495K in Back Wages in Misclassification Case March 6, 2020 A southwest Louisiana contractor that provides nondestructive testing in Louisiana, Texas and Florida has paid $495,900 in back wages to...
A&M Study: Texas’ Future Depends on Climate Preparedness March 6, 2020 By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Texans should expect warmer weather, more wildfires and urban flooding, and increased impact from hurricanes through 2036 thanks to climate...
Brandon Named Executive Director of Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office March 6, 2020 Greg Brandon has been appointed executive director of the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX). His appointment is effective...
USDA Adds New Hurricane Insurance Endorsement for 2020 Crop Year March 5, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has implemented a new crop insurance endorsement, Hurricane Insurance Protection...
Bill to Make Healthcare Facilities Safer Places to Work Passes Oklahoma Senate March 5, 2020 The Oklahoma Senate has passed legislation that strengthens laws related to workplace safety in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Senate...
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Kerr to Return to Private Sector March 5, 2020 Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr is resigning from his post effective March 27, 2020, to pursue opportunities in the private...
Fire Departments in Texas’ Border Zone Awarded $1M in Grants March 4, 2020 Professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region will be sharing $1 million in grant funding through the Border Zone...
San Antonio Officials Declare Emergency After COVID-19 Quarantine Hiccup March 4, 2020 The top two governing officials of the San Antonio area on Monday blocked the release of quarantined cruise ship evacuees,...
Auto Insurance Reform, Minimum Wage Hike on Louisiana Governor’s Legislative Agenda March 4, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte Gov. John Bel Edwards said on March 2 that he would renew his fight to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage in...