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Federal officials have awarded $6.6 million to Snohomish County, Washington, to help buy out those whose homes and land were devastated by the Oso mudslide. The Daily Herald of Everett reports that while that’s not the full $9.4 million the … The post Washington County to get $6.6M for Oso Slide Property Buyouts appeared first…

The Science Museum of Minnesota, a major tourist attraction that opened its new, $100 million home just 15 years ago, has serious water infiltration problems that could leave state taxpayers with a hefty repair bill. Museum leaders have approached state … The post Water Problems Lead to Big Repair Costs for Minnesota Science Museum appeared…

Traffic jams not only make daily commutes exasperating, they also contribute to excessive fuel consumption and air pollution. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, outdated traffic signaling accounts for more than 10 percent of all traffic delays. Adaptive traffic … The post Florida Atlantic University to Research ‘Smart’ Traffic Lights appeared first on Claims…

Traffic jams not only make daily commutes exasperating, they also contribute to excessive fuel consumption and air pollution. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, outdated traffic signaling accounts for more than 10 percent of all traffic delays. Adaptive traffic … The post Florida Atlantic University to Research Smart’ Traffic Lights appeared first on Claims…

Many primary care physicians – the top prescribers of prescription pain pills in the United States – don’t understand basic facts about how people may abuse the drugs or how addictive different formulations of the medications can be, new Johns … The post Survey Finds Doctors Misunderstand Opioid Abuse, Continue Overprescribing appeared first on Claims…

A spike in earthquakes across Oklahoma is forcing the state’s energy regulator to urgently consider tougher restrictions on drilling activity, a spokesman said on Wednesday, calling it a “game changer.” From June 17 to 24, there have been 35 earthquakes … The post Oklahoma Considers Tougher Drilling Rules After Spike in Quakes appeared first on…

General Motors Co plans to begin testing new Cisco Systems Inc technology that could allow “talking” cars to share radio communication bands with roadside Wi-Fi devices, a GM executive told U.S. lawmakers. The technology could hold out the promise of … The post GM Plans to Test Cisco Technology for V2V Communications appeared first on…

The low inflation rate is a contributor to the property/casualty industry’s continued strong overall reserve position despite continued releases, according to a new study by Conning. “The Property-Casualty industry’s reserve adequacy remains stable in spite of additional reserve releases during … The post Despite Continued Releases P/C Industry Reserve Adequacy Stable appeared first on Claims…

A Spokane Valley,Wash., man has been sentenced to six months in jail for faking on-the-job injuries and using Seahawks players’ names to get narcotics and other prescription drugs. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Harold Clarke also ordered Jeffory Leonard Mock … The post Washington Man Used Seahawks’ Names to File Fake Workers’ Comp Claims appeared…

The nation’s top railroad regulator said Wednesday she will enforce a Dec. 31 deadline for commuter and freight railroads to install safety technology that experts say could have prevented a deadly Amtrak derailment last month. Sarah Feinberg, acting chief of … The post Railroad Regulator Plans to Enforce Dec. 31 Safety Deadline appeared first on…