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Rate Hikes Coming for North Carolina Homeowners
Homeowners across northeastern North Carolina will see insurance rate hikes starting this month after a settlement was reached between insurers and state regulators. The increases include: Territory 110 (Carova to Ocracoke) rising 5.1% this month and 4.8% in...
New Insurance Bill Could Limit Policyholders’ Right to Sue
As Louisiana enters the 2025 hurricane season, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let insurers offer discounted “arbitration-only” policies, preventing policyholders from suing in disputes. While supporters say it gives consumers more choices, insurance agents...
Lawsuits Filed Against AAA and USAA for Underinsuring LA Fire Victims
Homeowners affected by the Jan. 7 wildfires in Los Angeles County are suing USAA and two AAA-related insurers, alleging they were systematically underinsured and left without enough money to rebuild their houses. Anchoring their claims in fraud, negligence, breach of...
Ohio Senate Proposes Using $600 Million in Unclaimed Funds for Browns Stadium
Ohio Senate Republicans have proposed using $600 million from the state’s $4.8 billion unclaimed property fund to help finance a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, instead of issuing bonds as previously planned. The move is part of a larger $1.7 billion plan...
Wilmington Airport Moves Forward $78M Upgrade, Adopts $94M Budget
The New Hanover County Airport Authority approved $78 million for phase 2 of Wilmington International Airport’s improvements, which include curb, road, and parking garage upgrades, while also adopting a $94 million FY 2026 budget. Despite scaling the project down from...
Louisiana Bill Aims to Expand Port Commission’s Authority to Authorize Larger Infrastructure Developments
A bill is advancing in the Louisiana Legislature that could transform transportation infrastructure in Northeast Louisiana. Senate Bill 146 would expand the Lake Providence Port Commission’s authority to construct and operate rails beyond East Carroll Parish and...
Lawsuit Challenges McKinney Airport Expansion Over Environmental Concerns
A federal lawsuit aims to halt the McKinney National Airport expansion over claims the city’s environmental study was inadequate. The North Texas Conservation Association argues the project threatens nearby neighborhoods and landmarks like the Heard Museum and fails...
San Francisco Budget Plan Cuts 1,409 City Jobs to Tackle Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a budget plan that would cut over 1,400 city positions to address San Francisco’s $781.5 million deficit. Most of the eliminated roles are already vacant, and cutting the non-vacant positions is projected to save just $40 million over two...
Foxconn Eyes Louisville, Kentucky for $174 Million Plant
Foxconn Technology USA Corp., an electronics manufacturer, is considering a $174 million facility in Louisville that could bring 180 high-paying jobs, according to state documents. The company received preliminary approval from the Kentucky Economic Development...
Orbic Breaks Ground on $110 Million NY Manufacturing Hub, Creating 1,000 Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Orbic Electronics, a manufacturer of telecommunications and consumer electronics devices, has broken ground on $110 million advanced manufacturing hub in Hauppauge, Suffolk County, relocating operations from overseas and creating...
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