BP, contractor missed the big hazard issues in Gulf oil spill, Board says

A government investigative committee says BP and the drilling contractor it hired to operate the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded two years ago focused too closely on personal safety at the expense of preventing major hazards. The conclusions are contained in the preliminary findings of an investigation into the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill conducted by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. Eleven workers were [more]

Governor Signs Electronic Proof of Insurance Bill

Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into law HB 1130, which permits a driver to use a cell phone and other types of electronic devices to show proof of insurance. The law becomes effective Aug. 1, 2012.  , New Orleans Times-Picayune  06/23/2012

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