Lawmakers Approve Insurance Liens for W.Va. Cities
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Updated: 8:40 PM Mar 11, 2010
Lawmakers Approve Insurance Liens for W.Va. Cities
Lawmakers have signed off on allowing West Virginia's cities and towns to tap insurance proceeds when clearing away buildings destroyed by fire.
Posted: 6:42 PM Mar 11, 2010
Reporter: The Associated Press
Email Address: news@wsaz.com
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Lawmakers have signed off on allowing
West Virginia's cities and towns to tap insurance proceeds when
clearing away buildings destroyed by fire.

The Senate on Thursday sent Gov. Joe Manchin his proposal to allow municipalities to file insurance liens. The House of Delegates passed the measure last week.

The measure is one of two bills requested by Manchin that aim to
help cities and towns deal with unsafe eyesores that can hinder
economic development and attract crime.

It would also increase local home rule in a state with one of the country's most centralized government structures.

Supporters believe it could also resolve a lawsuit filed against
Huntington by the West Virginia Insurance Federation. The insurance
trade group helped draft the bill.


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Posted by: PWNSHOP on Mar 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Looks like someone has there hand in the cookie jar.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 12, 2010 at 10:36 AM

how about make insurance give real value of home. cleanup. gov's letting them get rich and rip of good people.
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