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Facing Off Over Funerals
A Federal judge last month ordered the Pennsylvania state board of funeral directors to rewrite their “outmoded” regulations that limited the numbers of funeral homes any one director could own, restricted the naming of homes, and prohibited funeral homes from serving food. Industry experts say the ruling could have broad implications for other states. more
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Insurance Changes Explained: Why State Officials Are Nervous About New Federal Rules
Traditionally, the federal government has left most regulation of insurance to the states. But passage of the Dodd-Frank law two years ago inserted the federal government deeper into the mix. more
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Citing Risks of Cancer, States Seek to Limit Teen Tanning
HEALTH BEAT: Concerned by research linking indoor tanning to skin cancer, legislators are trying to restrict teens use of tanning beds. more
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Wyoming Governor to Decide on Cap for ATM Fees
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead must decide whether his state will remain the only one in the nation to impose a cap on ATM fees, the Casper Star Tribune reports. Mead is deciding whether to sign or veto legislation that would
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Car Insurance by the Mile Debuts in California
A six-month old policy in California allows auto insurers to base premiums on the number of miles customers drive, rather than on who owns the car or on rough estimates of how the car is used. Insurance officials say it is a sign of a growing national movement toward rethinking the way that carriers set their rates.more