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Louisiana Prepares to Resume Movie, TV Filming Amid Pandemic
Louisiana released coronavirus safety guidelines for movie and TV productions this week, as filming is expected to start returning to the virus outbreak hot spot this month. The safety rules – issued by the Louisiana economic development department’s entertainment division …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 11:04 PM |
Port of Seattle Officer Files Race-Based Discrimination Suit
A Black officer with the Port of Seattle police is suing over the Port’s alleged failure to provide records of an investigation into racial discrimination claims he made against superiors including the police chief. Yandle Moss “alleged to his employer …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 11:02 PM |
California Governor Cautiously Upbeat About Coronavirus Numbers
California appears to be getting a grip on a resurgence of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week, though he warned the state is a long way from reopening some of the businesses it shuttered for a second time …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 10:58 PM |
Texas Mutual, VFIS of Texas Award $500K to Emergency Service Groups
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. and Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services of Texas are awarding $500,000 to nonprofit emergency service organizations across Texas through two separate grant programs. $200,000 will be designated for a financial relief grant program to help provide funding …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 5:26 PM |
Lawsuit Seeks $150M in Refunds from ComEd in Chicago
A class-action lawsuit seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for customer rate increases and other benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme. The lawsuit was filed this week in Cook County by three …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 5:20 PM |
Bar Shutdown Order Extended for West Virginia County
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has extended an order that closed all bars in Monongalia County for an additional 10 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest order is effective until Aug. 13. The county includes West Virginia University’s …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:53 PM |
Tropical Storm Isaias Spawns Tornadoes, Leaves Thousands Without Power in Carolinas
After bringing heavy rain and flooding to Florida over the weekend, Tropical Storm Isaias began its attacking up the Southeast coast Monday, killing at least one person after a tornado it spawned obliterated a mobile home park in North Carolina. …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:50 PM |
698 Louisiana Businesses Cited for Violating COVID-19 Rules
Nearly 700 restaurants, bars and businesses in Louisiana were cited in July for violating the governor’s coronavirus restrictions, according to records from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The businesses failed inspections for violations such as lack of face mask-wearing, tables …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 2:34 PM |
Louisiana Contractor Disputes Pay After Demolishing Wrong House
A Louisiana contractor has been in a tussle with city officials regarding payments for a demolition project after he accidentally tore down the wrong house. “There was a big mix-up with the addresses and the information given to me and …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 2:32 PM |
CNA Financial Reports Second Quarter Profit of $151M
CNA Financial Corp. on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $151 million. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, were 36 cents per share. The insurance holding company …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 2:26 PM |
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