COVID-19 stay-at-home orders News

Houston Leaders Urge Citywide Lockdown Amid Virus Case Surge

Top officials in Houston are calling for the city to lock back down as area hospitals strain to accommodate the onslaught of patients sick with the new coronavirus. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, both Democrats, …

Brightway to Offer Agency Franchise Option With $5K Fee, Free Second Unit

Brightway Insurance, a nationwide personal lines insurance agency system, has enhanced its franchise model with an option to join with a $5,000 franchise fee and the right to open an additional location at no additional cost. Individuals that would like …

Stay-At-Home Order Extended to June 1 in Mississippi

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that he’s adding another week to his statewide “safer at home” order because of the coronavirus pandemic, but he’s also easing restrictions on water parks and other outdoor sports and leisure venues. The home …

Florida Tourism, Hospitality Industry Plans to Ease into Reopening

Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry should reopen from the coronavirus pandemic slowly, focusing first on getting residents to take in-state vacations before branching out to domestic and international travelers, a business subcommittee charged with making recommendations was told Tuesday. Florida’s …

Brightway Insurance to Offer Deferred Cost Option to New Franchisees During Pandemic

Brightway Insurance has made changes to its franchise contract in a move that is designed to make it easier to attain franchise ownership during the current coronavirus pandemic. According to Brightway President and CEO Michael Miller, the company will offer …