Texas Town Finally Repairs Hurricane Dolly Damage February 19, 2014 A South Texas town is contracting engineers to overhaul a water treatment system damaged six years ago when Hurricane Dolly...
Canadian Review Urges Better Safety in Crude Oil Train Transport February 19, 2014 By Julie Gordon A Canadian government-backed review of the type of rail car involved in last year’s deadly Lac-Megantic crash found that industry,...
Kentucky Park System Recognized for Storm Readiness February 19, 2014 Kentucky’s state park system has won recognition for its storm readiness. The parks system has achieved “StormReady” supporter status to...
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. Appoints Bill Farran as President of its Professional Liability Division February 19, 2014 By Newswire San Diego, Calif. (02/19/2014) – ARROWHEAD General Insurance Agency, Inc., one of the largest program administrators in the country, has...
Louisiana Legislator Claims He Was Booted After Flood Vote February 19, 2014 U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy said Wednesday he’s been booted from a Republican leadership position because he broke with GOP leaders...
Parasailing Safety Bill Passes Florida Senate Committee February 19, 2014 By KAREEM COPELAND A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill that would provide safety guidelines for parasailing companies after hearing tearful testimonies from...
Mississippi Considers Broader Ban on Texting While Driving February 19, 2014 Mississippi could tighten its law against sending text messages while driving. The House passed House Bill 484 on Thursday. It...
South Carolina Expects Potholes After Winter Storm February 19, 2014 South Carolina transportation officials are expecting a rash of potholes from two rounds of winter weather over the past two...
Class Action Status Granted in Louisiana Sick Building Suit February 19, 2014 A state District Court judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit that claims contaminants sickened workers when the...
Traffic Fatalities Decline as Wrecks Rise in Texas Drilling Area February 19, 2014 Traffic fatalities are down but the number of wrecks has risen in a 23-county area of South Texas where oil...