Elections; requiring certain political subdivisions to provide polling place

Oklahoma SB1286 passed both chambers (Senate 40-7, House Elections and Ethics 5-1) on March-April 2026, requiring certain political subdivisions to provide polling places for elections. The bill, sponsored by Senator Gillespie and Representative Osburn, advanced through Judiciary and Elections and Ethics committees with amendments before enactment.

Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC Tariff Changes - Revenue Adjustment Mechanism

FERC issued a delegated order accepting Rocky Mountain Natural Gas LLC's tariff filing under Docket PR26-28 to reflect changes to its Revenue Adjustment Mechanism and reservation charges for Rate Schedules FTS and NNS. The tariff record filed on January 26, 2026 was approved as submitted, with the changes to take effect as specified in the filing.

FERC Accepts MISO Attachment P Tariff Revisions - ER26-1423

FERC issued a delegated letter order accepting Midcontinent Independent System Operator's filing of revisions to Attachment P in its Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff under Docket ER26-1423. The order, authored by N. Yingle-Stewart of FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation, approves modifications to MISO's tariff provisions. The tariff revisions affect market participants operating within MISO's regional transmission organization footprint.

Southwest Power Pool Resource Adequacy Requirements Tariff Revision Acceptance - ER26-1287

FERC issued Order 195FERC61,015 accepting Southwest Power Pool, Inc.'s February 6, 2026 filing of proposed revisions to Attachment AA of its Open Access Transmission Tariff. The revisions extend the applicability of Resource Adequacy Requirements to additional market participants within SPP's regional transmission organization footprint. This acceptance order takes effect immediately, binding affected transmission customers to the modified resource adequacy obligations.

SB389 Per Pupil Adjustment for School District Revenue Limits - Vetoed

Wisconsin Senate Bill 389, which proposed amendments to state statutes governing per pupil adjustments and school district revenue limits, was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers on April 6, 2026. The bill had passed the Senate 18-15 on November 18, 2025 and the Assembly 54-40 on February 19, 2026. The veto prevents the proposed school funding changes from taking effect.

Wisconsin SB799 - Parental Access to Minor Health Records (Vetoed)

Wisconsin Senate Bill 799, which sought to expand parental access to minors' health records under Wisconsin statutes, was vetoed by the Governor on April 3, 2026. The bill had passed the Senate 18-15 and the Assembly 54-41 after multiple amendments. The veto effectively prevents the proposed changes to sections 51.30 and 146.835 and the creation of statute 252.15 (3m) (d) 1m. from taking effect.

TRIAD trademark TM76429838 registered for loudspeakers

The USPTO registered trademark TM76429838 for the word mark "TRIAD" in International Class 9 (loudspeakers) on April 2, 2026. The application was originally filed on July 10, 2002. This registration establishes exclusive trademark rights for the holder in connection with the specified goods in the United States.

System and method for implantable muscle interface

The USPTO granted Patent US12594172B2 to Johns Hopkins University for an implantable human-machine interfacing system that captures electromyographic signals from muscles and provides sensory feedback through electrical stimulation. The system includes sensors, amplifiers, a transceiver for wireless transmission to an external decoder, and an implantable power source for neuromodulation. The patent covers applications in prosthetics and assistive devices.

Robotic system for shoulder arthroplasty using stemless implant components

USPTO granted patent US12594171B2 to Howmedica Osteonics Corp. covering robotic systems and methods for shoulder arthroplasty. The patent describes a guidance station that tracks surgical tools, patient humerus, and scapula to control tool movement relative to virtual cutting boundaries for bone preparation. The system positions implants based on bone density characteristics.

Glaucoma Shunts and Related Methods of Use - US12594187B2

USPTO granted patent US12594187B2 to Hexiris Inc. for glaucoma shunts and associated methods of use. The patent covers elongate bodies with inner walls defining lumens for draining aqueous humour to decrease intraocular pressure in eyes. The patent contains 8 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61F 9/00781 and related ophthalmic categories.