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Texas counties lead the U.S. in population growth, Census says
Six out of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S. from 2022 to 2023 are in Texas, according to recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read MoreTexas tops for attracting new businesses in 2023
Texas retained its number one spot again for attracting the greatest number of new and expanded business facility projects in 2023.
Read MoreTexas adopts 11% average decrease for comp
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted the National Council on Compensation Insurance’s advisory loss cost filing that proposes an average decrease of 11%, effective July 1.
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Pittsburgh Police Announces They Will No Longer Respond to Calls That Are Not Emergencies Due to Staffing Issues
Chief Scriotto explained that their reports indicate that one of the most frustrating misuse of officers occurs thanks to home security alarms. He said that in 2023, the Pittsburgh police received 9,500 calls for burglary, but the vast majority were false alarms.
West Seattle homeowners repel burglar with frying pan before eventual arrest
A burglar is in custody after police said he broke into a home and fought with the homeowners in West Seattle, who used a frying pan to initially repel the suspect before he was arrested.
What to watch for in Arkansas’s 2024 fiscal session
Legislators have reviewed budget proposals ahead of fiscal session. Pre-budget sessions are typically perfunctory; the legislature tends to defer to the executive branch's suggestions.
Kansas sees decrease in unemployment from Jan. 2023
According to the KDOL, Kansas unemployment dropped from 2.8% in Jan. 2023 to 2.6% in Jan. 2024. From December, nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 1,200, private sector jobs decreased by 1,800 and government jobs increased by 600.
Gov. Jeff Landry gives opening address for 2024 Louisiana Legislature Regular Session
The Louisiana Legislature convened its 2024 Regular Session at noon, the third gathering of lawmakers this year.
Montgomery County Awards Total of $900,000 to 136 Nonprofit Organizations to Deter Hate Crime and Support Security Needs
The grants will help fund security personnel, security planning, training or exercise measures or new security cameras.
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
Oklahoma bill to ‘lock the clock’ and make daylight saving time permanent passes Senate
Senate Bill 1200 would 'lock the clock' Authored by Sen. Blake Stephens, R-Tahlequah, SB 1200 would require Oklahoma to adopt daylight saving time as the year-round standard time if a federal law is passed that authorizes states to do so. The bill passed the Senate on Monday afternoon with a vote of 37-9.