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Why does Texas have two time zones? A look at the history of time in the Lone Star State
After years of petitions and postponements, in 1970 the Uniform Time Act was amended to allow for El Paso and Hudspeth counties to remain in Mountain time, officially recognizing Texas as a two-time zone state.
Read MoreTexas 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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Confusion sparked over Pittsburgh police response to burglary alarms
Before the email, 11 Investigates spoke with a number of officers and they were all very confused about the policy. They said they didn't know whether to respond to the alarms or not. The police spokesperson blamed the troubled response to that downtown burglary on an error by a supervisor.
Suspect in Construction Site Burglary Nabbed After Neighbors Unite to Identify Him, Eureka Police Say
The Eureka Police Department would like to thank the community for their vigilance and assistance in this investigation. The rapid sharing of suspect information ultimately led to the arrest of Armes and the recovery of stolen property.
Arkansas job openings, hires, layoffs fall in January
Job openings in Arkansas during January fell 30% compared with January 2023, and hiring during the month fell 14.2% compared with January 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). U.S. job openings fell 15% in January, and hiring fell 10.8%.
Lawmakers, lobbyists skirmish over Kansas House committee’s ‘regulatory relief’ bill
The Kansas House committee’s hearing on a bill creating a “regulatory relief” division in the executive branch of state government began running off the rails Monday as soon as a legislative staff member confirmed the office of Attorney General Kris Kobach would be granted power to suspend laws, regulations and rules for chosen businesses.
Louisiana Could Join Texas in Getting Rid of Vehicle Inspection Stickers
As Louisiana lawmakers continue to legislate their way through another session in Baton Rouge, one proposal could mean the end of inspection stickers for most Louisiana drivers.
Maryland House OKs budget bill with tax, fee, increases
The Maryland House has approved tax and fee hikes in budget legislation for the next fiscal year, part of a $1.3 billion revenue increase
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
Governor agrees with tax-reduction bills passed so far
House members rallied around several bills aimed at reducing the income tax for Oklahomans. An idea that Governor Kevin Stitt has said he would sign if it came to his desk.