New Mexico Tax Code Cleanup Bill (HB 291)

The New Mexico House of Representatives passed House Bill 291, a tax code cleanup bill that clarifies various tax policies, addresses loopholes in the film tax credit, and modifies provisions related to technology jobs and research and development tax credits. The bill also allows the waiver of interest on tax deadline extensions and permits delinquent taxpayers in compliance with installment agreements to renew licenses.

New Mexico Property Tax Auctions for Delinquent Taxes

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced delinquent property tax auctions scheduled for March 2026 across seven counties. These auctions are for properties with taxes delinquent for at least four years. Successful bidders must pay in full at the auction.

New Mexico Income Tax Returns Due April 15

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department issued a reminder that state and federal income tax returns are due on April 15, 2026. The notice highlights available tax credits for low-income filers and directs taxpayers to online resources for filing assistance and refund status checks.

Noble Escrow Services LLC - Final Order Cease and Desist

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued a Final Order terminating a Temporary Order to Cease and Desist against Noble Escrow Services LLC. The temporary order was issued due to a deficit in the company's trust account, but has been terminated following the company's deposit of sufficient funds.

Supreme Court Order in Pitchford v. Cain

The U.S. Supreme Court granted a motion for the Solicitor General to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae in the pending case Pitchford v. Cain. This order pertains to case number 24-7351.

Missouri DOR Warns of Phishing Text Scams

The Missouri Department of Revenue has issued a warning regarding a surge in phishing text message scams targeting Missourians. These fraudulent texts falsely claim to be from the DOR or DMV and threaten recipients with fines or suspension of privileges if immediate payment is not made. The department advises recipients not to click links or provide personal information.

Missouri DOR Warns of Fraudulent Text Message Scams

The Missouri Department of Revenue issued a news release warning citizens about fraudulent text messages impersonating the DOR and DMV. These scams claim recipients have a 'Final Enforcement Notice' for overdue tickets and threaten penalties, aiming to steal personal or financial information.

Missouri DOR Accepts 2025 Tax Returns, Recommends E-Filing

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has begun accepting electronically filed 2025 state tax returns. The DOR encourages taxpayers to use e-filing and direct deposit for faster refunds and to avoid potential confusion with USPS postmark delays.

Maryland BPW Approves $248 Million in State Spending

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved over $248 million in state spending, including a $500,000 modification for educational assessments for students with disabilities. The Comptroller's office also highlighted the opening of tax season, the transition to a new tax processing system, and available taxpayer assistance options.

Maryland Unclaimed Property Day Encourages Searches

Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and Governor Wes Moore are urging Marylanders to search for unclaimed property in observance of Unclaimed Property Day on February 1, 2026. The state has returned $121 million in unclaimed property during Fiscal Year 2025 and highlights a new, easier-to-use online system implemented in October 2025.

Comptroller Warns of Tax Scams Ahead of Season

The Comptroller of Maryland is warning taxpayers about fraudulent notices and tax scams ahead of the upcoming tax season. The agency reported blocking over 15,000 fraudulent returns and over $42 million in fraudulent refunds last year.

Maryland Comptroller Branch Offices Closure Due to Weather

The Maryland Comptroller announced that all branch offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. The agency's call centers will remain open, and virtual tax appointments will proceed as scheduled.

Maryland Tax Season Opens

The Maryland Comptroller announced the opening of the 2026 tax filing season, encouraging electronic filing for faster refunds. The agency expects to begin issuing refunds starting February 2, 2026, and will continue outreach for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

Louisiana Expands Electronic Filing Mandate for Business Taxes

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is expanding its electronic filing and payment mandate for business taxes, effective January 1, 2026. This expansion includes most sales and use taxes, all withholding taxes, and certain informational returns, requiring taxpayers to use the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal.

Monroe Tax Preparer Arrested for Fraud

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced the arrest of Felicia Ann Jackson, a Monroe tax preparer, on felony charges related to a scheme to steal state income tax refunds. Jackson is accused of submitting fraudulent documents on behalf of nine clients, attempting to steal over $35,000 in refunds.

Louisiana Income Tax Filing Begins

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced that state individual income tax filing for the 2025 tax year will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Taxpayers can file electronically via the LaTAP portal or use commercial software and printed forms. Refunds are expected within four weeks for electronic filers and eight weeks for paper filers.

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Louisiana Tax Filings

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is alerting taxpayers to changes in USPS postmark application, which may cause mailed tax filings and payments to be considered late. LDR recommends electronic filing and payment via LaTAP to avoid potential penalties and interest.

Louisiana Tax Relief for Winter Storm

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is providing automatic filing and payment extensions to individual and business taxpayers affected by Winter Storm Fern in January 2026. The extensions apply to various tax types for affected taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas, with an extended deadline of March 31, 2026.

Kansas Tax Changes: Personal Exemptions and Head of Household

The Kansas Department of Revenue has issued Notice 25-07 detailing changes to individual income tax personal exemptions resulting from House Bills 2231 and 2062 passed in the 2025 Legislative Session. These changes include a new $2,320 exemption for head of household filers, an increased exemption for 100% disabled veterans, and an exemption for qualifying dependents born or stillborn during the taxable year.

Kansas Food Sales Tax Credit Sunsets End of 2024

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued a notice stating that the food sales tax credit for individual income taxpayers has sunsetted at the end of the 2024 tax year. This change, enacted by House Bill 2106 during the 2022 Legislative Session, means the credit can no longer be claimed on tax year 2025 returns or subsequent years.

Kansas Historic Preservation Credit Changes

The Kansas Department of Revenue has issued Notice 25-04 detailing changes to the Historic Preservation Credit, effective July 1, 2025. Senate Bill 227 amends tax law to adjust credit percentages based on location and expenditure amounts for historic structure restoration. The Department may also reduce credits to offset delinquent taxes.

Kansas Household Income Definition for Senior/Veteran Property Tax Relief

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued Notice 25-05 clarifying the definition of 'household income' for senior and disabled veteran property tax relief claims. House Bill 2231 amended K.S.A. 79-4508a to define household income as total Kansas adjusted gross income for tax year 2025 and thereafter.

KS DOR Tax Rate Decreases Contingent on Revenue

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued Notice 25-06 detailing new provisions from Senate Bill 269, which allows for future income and privilege tax rate decreases. These reductions are contingent on state revenues exceeding inflation-adjusted base year revenues and maintaining specific levels in the budget stabilization fund. The notice indicates that for FY 2025, revenues did not meet the threshold for a rate reduction.

TD Ameritrade Consent Order for Excess Commissions

The Missouri Securities Division has entered into a consent order with TD Ameritrade, Inc. for charging commissions exceeding 5% on certain small principal equity transactions between June 30, 2018, and June 30, 2023. TD Ameritrade agreed to this order without admitting or denying the allegations.

Edward Jones Charged Unreasonable Commissions - Consent Order

The Missouri Securities Division has issued a consent order against Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) for charging unreasonable commissions on small principal equity transactions between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2025. The firm allegedly charged commissions exceeding 5% on approximately 781,240 transactions, totaling over $11.2 million nationwide.

LPL Financial LLC Consent Order - Unreasonable Commissions

The Missouri Securities Division has entered into a consent order with LPL Financial LLC for charging unreasonable commissions on small principal equity transactions. LPL Financial LLC will pay $78,920.98 in commissions to Missouri residents for over 127,000 transactions nationwide between April 30, 2020, and April 30, 2025.

RBC Capital Markets LLC Consent Order on Commissions

The Missouri Securities Division has entered into a consent order with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, for charging unreasonable commissions on equity transactions between May 2020 and May 2025. RBC will pay approximately $3.4 million nationwide for overcharging on nearly 90,000 transactions.

PH-011 Health Checks Contract Notice

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has published a contract notice for the PH-011 Health Checks programme. The notice details two contracts: one for fixed-site delivery with two suppliers and another for community outreach with three suppliers. The total contract value for fixed-site delivery is £300,000.

NHS Trust Awards Contract for Blood Collection Consumables

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a direct contract for Blood Collection Consumables valued at £729,028.16 including VAT. The contract was awarded directly to Sarstedt due to technical compatibility with existing analysers and automation systems, as permitted under the Procurement Act 2023.

Speech and Language Therapy Services Contract Award

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for Speech and Language Therapy Services. The contract, valued at £439,200 excluding VAT, has been awarded to SPEAKEASY THERAPY LIMITED for a three-year period starting August 24, 2026.

UK Power Networks Contract Award for Vehicle Electrical Services

UK Power Networks has awarded a contract for vehicle electrical installation and repair services to T.A.D. COMMUNICATIONS LTD and VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract value is £2,575,238.40 and will run for an initial term of three years, with possible extensions.

Darlington Bus Services 3 & 4 Contract Award

Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a de minimis contract for Darlington Bus Services 3 & 4 to Arriva Durham County Limited. The contract value is £50,103.14 including VAT and runs from March 29, 2026, to July 18, 2026, with a possible two-month extension.

Contract Award: Construction Package Deal at Station Road

Guinness Developments Limited has awarded a contract for a construction package deal at Station Road, Oakley, MK47 7RB. The contract, valued at £8,942,493.13 excluding VAT, is for the construction of 40 affordable homes. Snowdon Homes Ltd is the awarded contractor.

Alliance Medical Ltd Contract Award

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Alliance Medical Ltd for GP direct access x-ray services. The contract is valued at £357,629 for one year, with an option to extend for another 12 months, potentially increasing the total value to £715,258.

Contract Award: Drainage, Sewage, Water Plant Maintenance

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract valued at £1,103,460 (including VAT) to SIMPSONS (EAST ANGLIA) LIMITED for drainage, sewage, and water plant maintenance services. The contract is for an initial term of 5 years, with potential for two 12-month extensions.

Cumberland Council Food Waste Collection and Disposal Contract Award

Cumberland Council has awarded a concession contract for food waste collection and disposal services to CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING LIMITED. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 including VAT and will commence on April 1, 2026, with potential extensions.

Contract Award: RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to DMC Electrical Contracting Ltd for electrical test and inspection maintenance services across approximately 6,000 systems at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The contract value is £354,182 including VAT and is set to run from April 2026 to March 2029.

NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB - Contract Award for Care Services

NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB has awarded a contract for care services for three individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health conditions. The contract is for transferring care into the Nixon Street facility.

Aire Valley Marley Professional Phase Training Facility Award

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to Alliance Leisure Services Limited for a feasibility study for a Football Training Facility. The contract value is £35,088.90 including VAT and is expected to be signed on March 20, 2026.

Tender for Westwick Row Main Contractor Design and Construction

The Crown Estate has published a tender notice for the Westwick Row project, seeking a main contractor for design and construction works. The estimated total value of the contract is £24,700,000 excluding VAT, with a contract duration of 4 years.

Industry Econometrics Model Tender Notice

The Rail Delivery Group has published a tender notice for the development of an industry-wide econometric model to evaluate marketing investment impact across 14 train operating companies. The estimated total value of the contract is £9,600,000, with a contract duration of 6 years.

Occupational Therapy Services Contract Awarded

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for Occupational Therapy Services. The contract, awarded to SPEAKEASY THERAPY LIMITED, is valued at £366,030 excluding VAT and will commence on 24 August 2026 for a period of three years.

Lumero Educational Trust Seeks Financial Management Software Tender

The Lumero Educational Trust has published a tender notice for financial management software. The contract is for three years with an option for a two-year extension, seeking a cloud-based solution compatible with Microsoft and Google, compliant with DFE Chart of Accounts.

Newbridge Lane Delivery Strategy Tender Notice

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice for a development advisory team to create a delivery strategy for the Newbridge Lane area. The estimated value of the contract is £108,000 including VAT, with a submission deadline of 17 April 2026.

Crimestoppers Waste Campaign Tender Notice

The Environment Agency has published a tender notice for the Crimestoppers Waste Campaign, with a contract value of £60,000. The contract was signed on March 12, 2026, and is scheduled to run from March 16, 2026, to June 19, 2026, with a possible extension.

Finance system replacement contract awarded

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has awarded a contract for a replacement finance system via the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract value, excluding VAT, is £178,132.65. This award was made directly in accordance with the framework rules.

STH Automatic Doors Maintenance & Repairs Contract Awarded

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Automatic Doors Maintenance & Repairs to ABCA Systems Limited. The contract is valued at £200,464 excluding VAT and will run for an initial term of three years, with potential for extensions up to five years.

ISL v World Aquatics - Antitrust Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a civil case, International Swimming League, LTD v. World Aquatics, filed in December 2018. A recent filing on March 20, 2026, involves a stipulation with a proposed order regarding post-trial briefing and deadlines.

Moses v. Cumulus Media Inc. - Copyright Case

A civil case, Moses v. Cumulus Media Inc., was filed on March 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiff has served a summons on the defendant, Cumulus Media Inc., with an answer due by April 6, 2026.

Berkeley Homeless Union v. City of Berkeley - Civil Rights

The Berkeley Homeless Union has filed a civil rights case against the City of Berkeley. The case, filed on February 11, 2025, alleges violations under federal question jurisdiction. Recent filings include declarations and replies related to motions for a temporary restraining order.