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Texans not expected to lose power through the rest of the summer, regulators say
The state’s electricity regulators said they’re taking steps to assure a skeptical public that the power won’t go out again if Texas experiences extreme weather this summer.
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TBFAA Annual Convention 10-27 to 29
Registration is open for booths, attendee passes and hotel rooms.
TBFAA Nominating Committee has named its Slate of Officers
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More than 40% of Texans are fully vaccinated, but COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing
The latest: The highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading rampantly in countries with low vaccination rates, and health experts are bracing for impact in Texas. Areas with a low rate of vaccination are especially at risk, including Amarillo, where vaccination efforts hit a wall after a strong start. Statewide, hospitalizations have increased in the last two weeks, and the rolling average of people who test positive for COVID-19 has trended upwards since mid-June.
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Florida ECC Is 90th U.S. Municipality to Adopt TMA Alarm Protocol
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the addition of the 90th municipality to its expanding Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) service network.
Arkansas businesses attempt to combat worker shortage by offering incentives
As businesses start to reopen, more and more businesses are dealing with a shortage of workers. To counteract that, some have turned to incentives to entice potential employees.
Guns, taxes and voting: here’s what laws go into effect in Kansas on July 1
According to the Kansas Legislative Research Department, dozens of policies and regulations passed by lawmakers earlier this year become official on Thursday. Here are the ones likely to have the greatest direct impact:
Louisiana Legislature ends session with no veto overrides
Louisiana lawmakers ended their historic veto session Wednesday after two days in which Republicans failed to overturn any of Gov.
MD health officials considering requiring vaccination passports to help boost vaccine rate
A top Maryland health official told the 11 News I-Team Friday the state is considering requiring proof of vaccination in some settings.
People urged to research contractors before committing to jobs
MCSO Investigator Wayne Wilbanks recommends for people in need of work to check with the Better Business Bureau to verify legitimate contractors ...
Highlights of the 79 new laws effective July 1 in Oklahoma
Here are 10 highlights from the 79 pieces of legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt that take effect July 1, 2021. The Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act, Senate Bill
