Crane operators, unions push for stronger licensing and stop‑work powers in HB 5405 Representatives of operators, unions and contractors urged the Public Safety Committee to back HB 5405 to give crane inspectors clearer enforcement tools, civil penalties and licensing requirements to deter unlicensed out‑of‑state operators, citing recent accidents and a 2025 fatality in Meriden.

Connecticut lawmakers are urged to bolster crane safety with HB 5405, aimed at empowering inspectors to shut down unsafe operations and hold unlicensed operators accountable.

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Oklahoma Senate passes immunity provisions for self-defense firearm training Senate extends immunity for state officials regarding firearm licensing and training liabilities.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 524 could reshape the landscape of firearm training by granting sweeping immunity to state officials, sparking fierce debate over safety and accountability.

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