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TDI posts rule proposal on fire detection systems

The Texas Department of Insurance posted a rule proposal that: Clarifies that the fire protection licensee responsible for planning the fire protection system can be different from the licensee installing the system.Allows local governments more flexibility to...

Work patterns altered at Mississippi Capitol during pandemic

1.22.21 – JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi legislators are changing some of their work habits to try to avoid a repeat of last year’s coronavirus outbreak at the state Capitol. At least two senators and at least one House member recently tested positive for the...

Bills To Watch This Session In The Maryland General Assembly

1.22.21 – ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) The latest session of the Maryland General Assembly kicked off last week with a number of changes due to COVID-19. While the virus and recovery efforts are front of mind for lawmakers, they will also be tasked with voting on Gov....

Louisiana encouraging people to download contact tracing app

1.23.21 – BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) Louisiana has released a voluntary contact tracing application for mobile phones that can let people know if they’ve been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the launch of...

Kansas businesses grateful for extended COVID-19 liability reform

1.23.21 – TOPEKA, Kan.- WIBW — The National Federation of Independent Business in Kansas is grateful for extended COVID-19 liability reform. The National Federation of Independent Business in Kansas, with over 4,000 small businesses in the state, says it has...

Arkansas legislature starts week 2 of new session with bills

1.17.21 – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – KAIT – By Region 8 Newsdesk The Stand Your Ground bill as well as several key pieces of legislation will be part of this week’s work at the State Capitol, as lawmakers finished a busy first week. The session kicked off Jan....