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License & Permit Bonds 09.08.2020

Atlanta Expected to Approve Home Alcohol Delivery

A novel bill from the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Panel will permit neighborhood stores and wineries to deliver alcoholic beverages to patron homes. The Governor of Atlanta, Brian Kemp, has supposedly set the stage for this…
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Atlanta Expected to Approve Home Alcohol Delivery
License & Permit Bonds 08.24.2020

Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws

In July of 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan approved a 16-bill package for the hospitality industry, impacting the daily operations of restaurants, bars, and brewing industries throughout the state. The package revises provisions of Michigan’s…
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Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws
Contract Surety 07.27.2020

Colorado Governor Sets Alcohol Restrictions

Refill, please! Governor Jared Polis of Colorado announced he is reducing call hours from 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the next 30 days. However, this rule does not restrict restaurants and bars from operating past 10…
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Colorado Governor Sets Alcohol Restrictions
Contract Surety 07.27.2020

June Construction Employment Skyrockets

Great news for contractors! Per an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America, or AGC, employment within the construction province has bloomed from May to June in 31 states and the District of Columbia. “The…
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June Construction Employment Skyrockets
License & Permit Bonds 07.17.2020

Pennsylvania Governor Issues New Guidelines for Bars & Restaurants

On Wednesday, Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania launched a new set of guidelines set to go in effect on July 16. Per a press release from the Governor’s office, alcohol can only be served for on-premises…
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Pennsylvania Governor Issues New Guidelines for Bars & Restaurants
License & Permit Bonds 06.19.2020

Non-Essential Business in Newark Must Submit Applications to Open

As Newark, New Jersey, and residences around the country prepare to reopen, Mayor Ras Baraka is instructing non-essential retail business owners to submit applications in order to obtain a color-coded certificate to permit their reopening…
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Non-Essential Business in Newark Must Submit Applications to Open
Contract Surety 06.18.2020

Construction Permits Rise in Latest Report

Though home construction had paused in the last few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the construction industry is seeing a significant turnaround. This month, building permits were up 14.4% over April, with…
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Construction Permits Rise in Latest Report
Surety Bonds 05.05.2020

Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill

On Monday, Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker signed off on a new coronavirus rule that lets notaries witness signatures over video conferencing. According to the novel law, notary publics are allowed to continue their notary…
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Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill
Surety Bonds 05.05.2020

States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), its members and partners have called on State Governors, state agencies, localities, school districts and other public entities to request acceptance of the electronic execution and delivery…
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States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic