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NFPA Warns More Than One-Third of Christmas Tree Home Fires Occur in January

NFPA Warns More Than One-Third of Christmas Tree Home Fires Occur in January

Christmas tree fires don’t happen often, according to NFPA data, but when they do, they’re more likely to be serious.

Court decision to block net neutrality rules sparks alarm industry concerns

Court decision to block net neutrality rules sparks alarm industry concerns

A recent U.S. appellate court decision blocking the Biden administration’s attempt to restore net neutrality rules is raising concerns among stakeholders in the security alarm industry.

Cyber Trust Mark: A new standard for IoT security launches in 2025

Cyber Trust Mark: A new standard for IoT security launches in 2025

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark will soon launch as a federal initiative to help consumers identify secure IoT devices and promote stronger cybersecurity standards.

BUSINESS TIPS

Stop Blindly Following ‘the Customer Is Always Right’ — Here’s What to Do Instead For the Sake of Your Employees

Stop Blindly Following ‘the Customer Is Always Right’ — Here’s What to Do Instead For the Sake of Your Employees

Businesses should move away from the outdated "the customer is always right" mindset, which often leads to employee burnout, high turnover and, ironically, poor service quality.

How to stop tailgating in its tracks with intelligent access control

How to stop tailgating in its tracks with intelligent access control

Tailgating presents a critical security challenge for organizations, but AI-enabled video analytics and biometric technologies offer advanced solutions to detect and prevent unauthorized access in real time, safeguarding assets, sensitive information and personnel.

These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change

These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change

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Governor Moore Announces Recommendations to Modernize State Permitting and Licensing and Remove Barriers to Employment

1.10.25 – WYPR – ANNAPOLIS, MD Governor Wes Moore today announced preliminary...

Greenwood City Council tables votes on proposed fire safety ordinances

Powell, who also works as a firefighter, said in November the first ordinance he would like to put forward would require commercial, tamper-proof fire detectors in all residential rental properties.

Burglary suspect dressed as firefighter arrested in L.A. fire zone

“We have people who will go to all ends to do what they do,” Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said of a man dressed in a fire jacket and helmet burglarizing homes.

2025 Regular Session to Begin Monday

The first day of the session will include the swearing-in of all members and the formal election of the Speaker of the House.

As duration of unemployment benefits shorten, more people seek new jobs

With holiday and seasonal jobs now gone, people are looking for new work opportunities.

Property tax, budget clashes loom ahead of Kansas Legislature’s 2025 session

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly describes herself as a chronic optimist. “You almost have to be in this job,” the two-term Democratic governor said in an interview late last year.

10 unusual bills proposed in Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session

Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven, is looking to get ahead of the curve as technology quickly advances with SB 2088, which would act as a protection to employees from forced human microchip implantation

New Oklahoma legislature begins as state revenues slow

With new leaders in place, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate start work in the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.

Texas Starts 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that Texas begins the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas.

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