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Johnny Isakson, R- Ga., has introduced legislation to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 “to require child care providers to provide to parents information regarding whether such providers carry liability insurance.” For more information about this legislation, contact Sen. Isakson in Washington at 202/ 224-3643; or in the state office at…

Oct. 01– PEORIA– A federal judge concluded Friday that OSF Healthcare System did not illegally exclude UnityPoint Heath-Methodist from Peoria’s health insurance market. “To the extent Methodist contends that St. Francis used threats and coercion to secure its exclusive contracts, the Court has already noted that the evidence does not show any such threats…

Sept. 30– The torrential rain and ensuing floodwaters that drenched the state last October have long since receded, but the needs of recovery remain for more than 100 Horry County residents. A double rainbow stretched over the Longs community Thursday evening as Stanley Tryskuc, a 74- year-old retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, stood outside his tented trailer on…

Sept. 30– The smell of smoke hung over Kinston High School Friday following an early morning fire in the school cafeteria. Firefighters with the Kinston Fire Department responded to an emergency alarm at KHS at around 1 a.m. Friday, after a fire broke out in the dishwasher room of the cafeteria. “The damage is primarily from smoke and water, as far as I know,” LCPS…

Oct. 01– Fancy gadgets and minute measurements might ultimately tell us how Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez died in a horrific boating accident. “Witness marks” is what Robert K. Taylor calls them. He’s a principal engineer and co-owner of Design Research Engineering in Novi, Mich. Taylor estimated he has analyzed over 1,000 maritime incidents and testified in…

Oct. 01– It’s South Florida’s fault. However, Citizens says not only does the problem threaten to jack up insurance rates for years to come for customers in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, it could reverse progress the company has made persuading private-market insurers to take over Citizens policies. After five years in which Citizens’ tricounty…

Sept. 30– Vogel Law Firm announces new hires. Vogel Law Firm has recently announced the addition of Debbie Kleven and Ariana Meyers to its Grand Forks office. Kleven joined the firm upon retiring as a Grand Forks district judge and will practice in alternative dispute resolution, mediation, estate planning, elder law and farm and business succession.

Sept. 30– The North Allegheny School District has switched health insurance providers for its roughly 1,000 employees to avoid premium increases pegged at between $4 million and $5 million. The board unanimously approved a contract with UPMC to provide medical and prescription group health care plans, beginning Jan. 1. “The decision to change health-care…

Oct. 01– Sheena and Chris Villarraga wanted to sleep in on their day off, but their cat had other ideas. Shortly after, the Golden Gate Estates couple heard a crash. “The cord wrapped a knot around his tail, and it was so tight that it pulled out a chunk of his hair,” said Sheena Villarraga, Stark’s human.

Sept. 30– NORWALK– Data released by the Norwalk Police Department shows that officers arrest intoxicated drivers on average once every two days. Norwalk’s crackdown on DUI offenses would seem to mirror a statewide trend, as a recent survey ranks Connecticut the seventh strictest state in the nation in DUI penalties. The personal finance site WalletHub says…

Sept. 30– In March 2009, a record flood crest on Cedar Creek swamped portions of Auburn, leaving the Messenger company building full of water. That is just one of the highlights during 30 years of work by the MRBC, which will celebrate its anniversary with a special program at 6 p.m. Thursday at the National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States in Auburn.

Sept. 30– A potential insurance payout of more than $200,000 could save the condemned Lewiston Civic Theatre, according to the contractor slated to repair the building’s damaged roof. Mark Heuett of Clarkston said he has been working closely with Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance and should find out next week if the claim is approved. Civic Theatre…

Sept. 28– The Locust Grove Trustees directed their attorney Meredith Frailey to pursue claim against Tune Trucking’s insurance company for about $13,000 after the town’s fire department worked an accident involving one of their trucks. The company is insured by Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut. The board also approved the purchase of 13 sets of bunker…

Sept. 29– “Bellweather,” a house in Little Compton that was originally built as a storage barn for the Army during World War II, has been sold for $1.8 million, according to Residential Properties Ltd.. The house, at 2 F Warrens Point Road, is located in the pricey, private enclave of Warrens Point, which is near Sakonnet Point. Rebecca Rubin of RPL’s Providence office…

Fort Myers, Florida– United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that a federal jury has found Nesly Loute guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. He was ordered detained pending sentencing on January 17, 2017. The investigation disrupted five unlicensed chiropractic clinics that had received more than $2 million in ill-gotten Personal Injury…

The new hospital, located at 2030 Lay Dam Road in Clanton, is a part of St. Vincent’s Health System and Ascension’s growing footprint in Alabama. “St. Vincent’s Health System is thrilled to be expanding our presence in Alabama, as we continue to provide compassionate, personalized care to more patients throughout the state,” said Neeysa Biddle, FACHE Senior Vice…

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2016/ PRNewswire-iReach/– Clarity Benefit Solutions simplifies online benefit administration for brokers, employers, and consumers. The company’s technology and services are designed to save time and lower the costs of managing benefits while also promoting employee self-service and automated ACA compliance. Clarity Benefit Solutions…

—Minnesota’s individual health care market is in “an emergency situation,” the state’s top industry regulator said Friday, noting that it took the approval of massive rate increases to persuade all its remaining insurance companies not to pull out for next year. After a major insurer’s exit from the market earlier this year, the state scrambled to convince the…

U.S. Sovereign Risk: The trust collateral comprises 100% Federal Family Education Loan Program loans, 24.9% of which are rehabilitated FFELP loans, with guaranties provided by eligible guarantors and reinsurance provided by the U.S. Department of Education for at least 97% of principal and accrued interest. The U.S. sovereign is currently rated’ AAA’, Outlook…