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Legislation would stop diversion of 911 fees

Legislation would stop diversion of 911 fees 9.16.18 – CN – Mary Ann Barton    The 911 Fee Integrity Act would prevent states from diverting funds meant for 911 services, $1 billion of which has been lost since 2009 Since 2009, about $1 billion in 911...

Schools consider new fire alarms after Stoneman Douglas shooting

9.25.18 – Sun Sentinel – Broward Schools say they’re taking steps to avoid some of the trauma and confusion caused by false fire alarms at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. The measures include having fire officials at the school to keep a close eye on the...

States in the southern U.S. face high fire death rates

9.24.18 – NFPA – This report shows fire death rates and annual average death tolls for the 50 states and demographic factors that are associated with higher fire death rates. National statistics are provided for comparison. . Sources include death...

New Tax Credit – Family and Medical Leave

9.25.18 – Mitch Reitman, Managing Principal at Reitman Consulting Group Employers that provide paid family and medical leave to employees may qualify for a new credit for tax years 2018 and 2019, the IRS announced. In addition, eligible employers who set up...