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Rules for Ride-Hailing Services Head to Connecticut Governor’s Desk

Legislation creating rules for ride-hailing services for the first time in Connecticut is heading to the governor. After three years of the debate, the bill finally passed the Senate on a 28-8 vote late Tuesday. It previously cleared the House …

Governor Christie Approves Uber and Lyft to Operate in New Jersey

It’s now legal for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in New Jersey. Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Friday signed off on a measure approved by lawmakers in December to regulate the services and make them legal. The …

Motorcycle Helmet Exemption Bill Moves Forward in Missouri

Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to exempt motorcyclists who are 21 and older from wearing a helmet. House members gave the measure initial approval on April 5. Riders 21 and older wouldn’t have to wear a helmet if they’ve …

London to Curb Uber with Driver Tests, Stricter Insurance Requirements

Uber Technologies Inc. faces curbs on its expansion in the U.K. after London Mayor Boris Johnson’s transport regulator proposed that drivers of private-hire minicabs should face English-language and navigational tests, stricter insurance requirements and limits on bookings. The recommendations are …

Transportation Network Company Insurance Bill Passes Oklahoma Senate

A bill addressing the insurance requirements of transportation network companies (TNCs), or rideshare organizations, and their drivers has passed the Oklahoma Senate by an overwhelming majority vote of 40-3. SB 436, the Transportation Network Act of 2015, sets coverage requirements, …

Missouri High School Team to Skip Bass Tournament Due to Insurance Troubles

Concerns about insurance requirements will keep a southwest Missouri high school team from participating in the first high school bass pro fishing tournament in June. Nixa High School anglers won’t be part of the Bass Pro Shops first Open Championship …

Idaho Gun Show Canceled Due to Insurance Requirements

Members of a southwestern Idaho gun club may have to end a decades-long tradition of gun shows because Ada County raised its insurance requirements after two people were injured in an accidental firearm discharge at the club’s show in April. …

Child Care Provider Liability Law Passes in Nebraska

Lawmakers have passed new insurance requirements for licensed child care providers in Nebraska. Child care services would have to provide the Department of Health and Human Services with proof of liability coverage of at least $100,000 per occurrence, under a …