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LA Lawmakers Advance Lawsuit Bill, Tax Break Expansion
The Louisiana Senate on June 29 approved bipartisan legislation that would make sweeping changes to how the state’s legal system handles car insurance claims.
New Arizona Law Results in Auto Insurance Premium Increases
People who live and drive in Arizona should brace themselves for higher auto insurance premiums. A new law is increasing the minimum amount of coverage required and this will result in higher rates for most drivers.
Texas City and County Leaders Ask Governor for Authority to Implement Local Stay-At-Home Orders
As Texas grapples with soaring coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, local elected officials in some of the state’s most populous counties are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to roll back business reopenings and allow them to reinstate stay-at-home orders for their communities in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.
AZ Governor Looks to Crack Down on Packed Bars as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Gov. Doug Ducey struck a dire tone June 25, warning that Arizonans who attended large gatherings are fueling the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Orders TX Bars to Close Again and Restaurants to Reduce Occupancy as Coronavirus Spreads
Gov. Greg Abbott on June 26 took his most drastic action yet to respond to the post-reopening coronavirus surge in Texas, shutting bars back down and scaling back restaurant capacity to 50%.
Tesla’s TX Plans Opposed by Travis County GOP Official: ‘Texans Need to Stand Up to Musk’
Tesla’s plans for its Cybertruck Gigafactory in Travis County, TX, have received some strong opposition from Matt Mackowiak, chairman of the Travis County GOP.
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Governor Recommends Texans Stay Home as Coronavirus Cases Surge
With cases of the coronavirus surging to record levels in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott recommended June 23 that Texans stay home as much as possible and for the first time moved to allow the tightening of two kinds of restrictions that had been eased under his reopening plan.
Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation Helps Launch ACE Scholarships in Austin, TX
Jonathan Carr, president of Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation, and his wife, Beth, are providing low-income families with equal access to education through their commitment to back the launch of ACE Scholarships Austin.
TX Governor Urges Voluntary Measures to Curb Coronavirus Spread, Says Closing State Will be ‘Last Option’
Gov. Greg Abbott struck a newly urgent tone June 22 about rising coronavirus numbers in Texas but said "closing down Texas again will always be the last option."
Gov. Edwards: Louisiana Not Ready to Loosen Restrictions Meant to Control COVID-19
Louisiana is not ready to further loosen the restrictions placed on businesses meant to control the spread of COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards said June 22.