Arkansas Had More than 1,200 Wildfires Last Year January 23, 2017 Arkansas forestry officials say 2016 was a relatively quiet year for wildfires, but the fires still burned nearly 30 square...
Recovery Task Force Backs $1.2B Louisiana Flood Aid Plan January 23, 2017 Louisiana’s flood recovery task force has agreed to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal to spend $1.2 billion in federal aid...
Louisiana Insurance Department Helps Consumers Recover $7.6 M in 2016 January 23, 2017 Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon reports that insurance policyholders in Louisiana were able to collect an additional $7.6 million last year...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Changes to Personal, Corporate Income Taxes January 19, 2017 Oklahoma State Rep. Jason Dunnington has filed legislation that he says would generate more than $500 million in recurring revenue....
Regulators: Texas Workers’ Comp Attorney Fees Go Up Jan. 30 January 19, 2017 The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) reported that the maximum hourly rates that may be charged...
Oklahoma Commissioner Touts Microinsurance, Other Ideas for Health Law Reform January 19, 2017 Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak says microinsurance, the ability to sell health coverage across state lines and increased use...
Arkansas Commissioner Tapped for NAIC Committee Leadership Post January 19, 2017 Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr has been named vice-chairman of the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee of the...
Arkansas Judge OKs $29.1M Payout in Cigarette Lawsuit January 19, 2017 More than 21,000 Marlboro Lights smokers and their attorneys will receive a portion of $29.1 million from a lawsuit settlement...
Oklahoman Must Pay Back $525K for Embezzling Clients’ Insurance Money January 18, 2017 A former Norman, Okla., attorney has been ordered to pay more than $525,000 in restitution to former clients and the...
Oklahoma Company Fined More than $535K for Safety, Health Violations January 18, 2017 An Oklahoma truck bed manufacturer was cited by federal safety officials for putting workers at risk and fined more than...