World Insurance Acquires Trucking Broker: Industry Update

TL/DR - World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired the business of Oakwood Insurance Agency LLC, which operates as Insure Big Rig, on October 1, 2023. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Oakwood Insurance Agency, based in Califon, New Jersey, has provided trucking insurance through its transportation division, Insure Big Rig LLC,…

Johnson Returns to Politics, Secures U.S. House Seat

TL/DR - In 2014, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson left his position as Dennis Daugaard’s chief of staff to work in the private sector, though he did not rule out a future return to politics. After four years in the private sector, Johnson returned to politics in 2018 to run for South Dakota’s lone U.S House seat, a decision motivated by the…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day PHX Fest Showcases Skateboarding Contest

TL/DR - The Indigenous People's Day PHX Festival, hosted by Cahokia PHX, recently took place in Phoenix and featured a free skateboarding competition, art exhibits, live music, and local food markets, among other activities. The event was organized with the intention to honor the history and contributions of indigenous peoples and provide a…

Buncombe Election Services Announces 4:30 PM Machine Test

TL/DR - The Buncombe County Election Services will conduct machine testing following the regular Board of Elections meeting. During the meeting, the Board of Elections plans to review the absentee ballot process. Both the meeting and the machine testing will be live streamed. Buncombe County Board of Elections Machine Testing and Meeting…