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West Virginia High Court Upholds Bridgeport Fire Protection Fee

The West Virginia Supreme Court says the city of Bridgeport has the authority to charge a fee for fire protection services outside its boundaries. In a ruling released Wednesday, the justices say state law doesn’t limit municipalities to imposing fees …

Fire Subdistricts Merging in West Baton Rouge

Fire protection services in Louisiana’s West Baton Rouge Parish will change drastically over the next year as the parish consolidates its six fire subdistricts into a single parishwide district. The Advocate reports the consolidation is being spearheaded by Parish President …