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State by State Look at Driving Rules for Older Drivers

A 50-state look at the varying rules across the nation governing drivers’ licenses for older adults. ALABAMA: Licenses are renewed every four years for all drivers, with no additional requirements for older drivers. A legislative committee considered older driver safety …

Road Funds at Risk in Some States Over Safety Rule

Stuck in a financial pothole, Missouri’s highway department has been selling equipment and eliminating employees to scrounge up enough money to repair its roads. Unless it also changes state law, it could lose tens of millions of federal highway dollars …

Whistleblower-law Passage Stalls in Some States

For many states, a law intended to root out corruption also has been good for the bottom line. Over the last decade, more than 20 states have passed a version of the federal anti-corruption law known as the False Claims …

Volunteer Week Continues in 7 States

More than 3,000 insurance employees have stepped forward to get involved in more than 500 projects around the country for Volunteer Week, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s (IICF) event being held this week. During the eight-day industry-wide event that runs …

Public Adjuster Controversy Continues for State Regulators

Despite acknowledgment through licensing requirements in 44 states, public adjusters continue to face skepticism as evidenced by new legislation and criticism from the remaining states. In a statement released shortly after April tornadoes ripped through the state, causing more than …