Government & Legislation

CMA Invites Comments on Paramount Warner Bros Discovery Merger Inquiry

The CMA has launched an invitation to comment on the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. This pre-investigation consultation seeks initial views from interested parties on potential competition impacts in the UK market before a formal phase 1 investigation begins. Written representations on competition issues must be submitted by 27 April 2026.

Eurogroup President Pierrakakis Attends IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis traveled to Washington, DC to attend the IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Pierrakakis participated in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting and engaged in bilateral meetings and public engagements to highlight the European economic and financial policy agenda. The Spring Meetings provided an opportunity for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic developments with IMF and World Bank leadership.

Federal Financial Relations - General Purpose Financial Assistance 2025-26 Payment No. 10 Determination 2026

The Australian Treasury registered Federal Financial Relations (General Purpose Financial Assistance—2025-26 Payment No. 10) Determination 2026 on 13 April 2026. The instrument determines general purpose financial assistance payments to states and territories under the Federal Financial Relations Act 2009. This is a routine administrative determination for scheduled 2025-26 fiscal payments.

Aged Care Rules 2025

The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has promulgated the Aged Care Rules 2025 as a Federal Legislative Instrument under the Aged Care Act 2024. The rules establish comprehensive regulatory requirements for aged care service providers, including definitions, accommodation bond and charge provisions, approved needs assessor requirements, and restrictive practices frameworks. The instrument applies to all approved aged care providers operating under the Act.

Official State Gazette Contents List - 13 April 2026

The Spanish Official Gazette (BOE) published its daily contents list for 13 April 2026 (Issue No. 90). The listing includes sections on government appointments and personnel (Sections II.A and II.B), other administrative dispositions (Section III), administration of justice (Section IV), and public sector contracting announcements (Section V.A). Additional departments represented include Banco de España, various autonomous communities, and multiple ministries.

HB26-1384 Direct Transfers for CDLE School-to-Work Programs

Colorado HB26-1384 proposes clarifying that direct transfers from the state public school fund to the Department of Labor and Employment for school-to-work alliance program costs are excluded from state fiscal year spending calculations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution (Colorado's TABOR fiscal provisions). The bill would allow school districts to direct payments to CDLE for school-to-work alliance programs through written instruction to the state board of education.

HB26-1387 - Severance Tax Fund Expenditures

Colorado HB26-1387 allows the Colorado Water Conservation Board to direct the state treasurer to transfer money from the severance tax perpetual base fund to the species conservation trust fund. Beginning June 30, 2027, the bill requires an annual transfer of the lesser of $14.2 million or the difference between projected severance tax revenue and appropriations for certain programs from the operational fund to the general fund. The Joint Budget Committee oversees implementation.

HB26-1381 Eliminates $400K Judicial Cash Fund Balance Requirement

Colorado House Bill 26-1381, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, would eliminate the requirement that the Commission on Judicial Discipline Special Cash Fund begin each fiscal year with a balance of at least $400,000. The bill would transfer $400,000 from the special cash fund to the state's general fund. Prime sponsors include Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota and Senators Judy Amabile and Jeff Bridges.

HB26-1385 Public Defender & Prosecutor Behavioral Health Program Funding

Colorado HB26-1385 proposes redirecting 100% of funding for the public defender and prosecutor behavioral health support program to the office of the state public defender for state fiscal year 2026-27. The bill alters the existing allocation split that previously divided funds between both offices. The Joint Budget Committee is responsible for this funding reallocation.

HB26-1389 Eliminates Annual Appropriation Requirement for Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education Grant Program

Colorado House Bill HB26-1389 would eliminate the requirement that the General Assembly annually appropriate money to the Department of Public Health and Environment for the comprehensive human sexuality education grant program. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota and Senators Judy Amabile and Barbara Kirkmeyer. It is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee.