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Kansas Senate Votes to Increase Death Benefit and Expand Pension System Investments in Alternative Assets

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In Topeka, Kansas, the state Senate has voted to increase the lump-sum death payment for retirees in the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS), as well as raise the maximum amount of the pension system’s portfolio tied to alternative private equity or infrastructure investments. The Senate voted 25-14 in favor of Senate Bill 172, which would raise the death benefit to $6,000 from the current $4,000. The cost of this adjustment over a 20-year period is estimated to be $108 million, to be covered by KPERS contributions and investment income. The death benefit has not … Read more

Virginia House Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Roadkill Laws: Turkeys and Elk Now Included

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Richmond, Virginia – The Virginia House of Delegates has unanimously passed a bill that would change the laws regarding drivers’ rights to claim roadkill. The bill, submitted by Del. Tony Wilt (R-34), received a 98-0 vote in favor on February 6th. Currently, if a driver hits a game animal with their vehicle, they must call a conservation officer or local law enforcement to verify the animal and grant permission to take it. Only the driver is allowed to claim the animal, and it must have been hit during the animal’s hunting season. If the bill … Read more

Challenging the Status Quo: Lawsuit Seeks to Expand Legal Advice Beyond Lawyers in North Carolina

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RALEIGH, N.C. – A recent lawsuit in North Carolina seeks to challenge the current regulation that restricts legal advice solely to licensed attorneys. The case aims to broaden the provision of legal advice to non-lawyers, potentially changing the landscape of legal services in the state. Currently, North Carolina law prohibits anyone other than licensed attorneys from providing legal advice. This means that individuals seeking guidance on legal matters must consult with a lawyer, even for basic questions or simple procedures. The lawsuit argues that this restriction limits access to legal information and assistance for many … Read more