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SLO County supervisors to discuss countywide weed abatement ordinance

A proposed weed abatement ordinance for San Luis Obispo County will soon be discussed.The idea for a countywide weed abatement ordinance came about after the State Fire Marshal released new fire hazard severity zones within local responsibility areas, or LRAs. An LRA refers...

State officials enact new law to ease ‘unbearable burden’ impacting homeowners: ‘A lifeline for thousands’

Following ongoing concerns with rising insurance premiums, Hawaiʻi has enacted a new law that aims to provide relief to homeowners across the state.  On July 7, Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 1044 into law, now referred to as Act 296. The legislation...

Hawaii Evening Briefing: July 18, 2025

Good evening, Hawaii. Here are the main stories we've been following today:  Your Weather Planner   High pressure will keep moderate to breezy northeast to easterly trades today through early next week. Shower chances increase tomorrow and Sunday before returning to typical summer rain chances next...

Servicers Take Note: Louisiana Now Allows Insurers to Offer Borrowers Stated Value Property Insurance Policies | Alston & Bird

What Happened? Mortgage servicers should take note that on June 30, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed into law HB 356 (2025 La. Acts 480) creating the Stated Value Policy Act (the “Act”) which allows insurers to offer residential property owners an insurance policy...

US Treasury reveals eye-opening trends of skyrocketing home insurance costs: ‘Unlikely to reverse’

Data released by the U.S. Treasury shows that home insurance premiums are rising rapidly, especially in areas vulnerable to climate-related disasters.  What's happening? The U.S. Treasury's Federal Insurance Office, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and state insurance regulators collaborated to create a map showing...