Oregon senators have given their approval to a bill that eliminates a number of the obstacles faced by emerging community car sharing programs, in an effort that would appear to be designed to increase participation in this environmentally friendly activity. The House Bill 3149 was approved in a 25-3 vote. This bill was designed to set the personal vehicle sharing program standards. It has added the necessity for these programs to provide motor vehicle liability insurance, and should injury or loss occur during a time when the vehicle is being…
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Oregon struggles with agreeing on health care reform mandates
Lawmakers in Oregon are getting ready to convene and approve the acceptance of a federal grant that would help the state establish their own health insurance exchange. The $48 million grant is being offered by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of its initiative to help states handle the cost of constructing exchanges. There are some in the state’s Senate that are leery of accepting government money for the program, as it is a part of the hotly contested health care reform. The Affordable Care Act mandates…
Read MoreGoing green can lower your insurance bill.
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company was the first to offer commercial green insurance back in 2006 and has been at the forefront of the green insurance movement ever since. The company rolled out their 5% green home discount and optional coverage, which now allows a home to be rebuilt green after a loss. Adding to the growing number of states they offer the coverage is now Oregon -residents who qualify for the Earth Advantage certified green home will receive new lower rates. Fireman’s Fund’s green insurance endorsement will rebuild and replace…
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