The Role of Autoantibodies Against G-protein Coupled Receptors in Obesity

NIH registered an observational study (NCT07542327) on ClinicalTrials.gov examining whether autoantibodies against G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR-autoantibodies) are present in individuals with obesity and whether their presence correlates with degree of obesity or obesity-related diseases including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The study collects biological samples and data from participants meeting specified obesity criteria.

RNP Delivery Plan Replaces REMA Consultation

DESNZ has published the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) delivery plan, which replaces the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) concluded in July 2025. The delivery plan covers three reform areas: siting and investment levers, constraints management, and balancing and settlement, with the goal of reducing system costs, improving efficiency, and strengthening day-to-day system operation. A consultation on reforms to siting and investment levers is open until 11.59pm on 2 June 2026, with a public webinar on 23 April 2026.

UK Raises Electricity Generator Levy From 45% to 55% to Break Gas-Electricity Price Link

The UK government has raised the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) rate from 45% to 55%, effective immediately, to tax excess profits of electricity generators during gas price spikes. About 30% of Britain's power supply is still exposed to wholesale prices set by gas, leaving households vulnerable to international fossil fuel market volatility. The government expects this measure to ensure an increased proportion of extraordinary revenues generated during high gas prices is available to support businesses and households with cost-of-living impacts. The announcement also includes voluntary long-term fixed-price contracts for low-carbon generators covering around a third of Britain's power supply.

Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 Innovation Funding Competition

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published information on 21 April 2026 about the Heat Pump Ready Programme Round 2 innovation funding competition. The page provides access to draft guidance and multiple supporting declaration and claim forms including bid declaration, conflict of interest, standard selection questionnaire, GDPR, statement of non-collusion, and modern slavery statement documents. Applicants may download the materials to prepare submissions for this net zero innovation funding opportunity.

Reformed National Pricing: Consultation on Siting and Investment Levers

DESNZ has published a consultation on reforms to siting and investment levers under the Reformed National Pricing programme, which replaces the prior Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). The consultation seeks views on proposed electricity market reforms described in Chapter 2 of the RNP delivery plan. Responses must be submitted online by 11:59pm on 2 June 2026. Affected energy sector participants should review the proposed siting and investment framework changes and prepare submissions before the deadline.

Transitional Energy Certificates Criteria Published

DESNZ published criteria for Transitional Energy Certificates (TECs) on 21 April 2026, providing further detail on the conditions for granting TECs. The government introduced TECs under the North Sea Future Plan to support the management of existing fields for their operational lifetime. Oil and gas operators in the North Sea should review the published criteria to understand eligibility requirements for certificate grants.

CCUS NPT Pathfinder Selection Process Opens for ECC Teesside

DESNZ has opened the NPT Pathfinder selection process for non-pipeline transport CCUS projects seeking connection to the ECC Teesside network by 2032. The application package includes guidance documents and multiple template forms covering project plans for Power CCUS, Industrial Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Greenhouse Gas Removal, and Power BECCS technologies, plus financial statements, cost assessment, and supply chain mapping templates. Eligible carbon capture, usage and storage project developers may submit applications for the competitive selection process.

UK Government Transforms Ofgem to Strengthen Energy Consumer Protections

The UK government has announced major reforms to Ofgem's regulatory powers and remit, the first significant update since the regulator was founded in 2000. The reforms grant Ofgem direct enforcement powers to act without going through courts, authority to ban energy executive bonuses for rule-breaking, and expanded scope to regulate new areas of the market including heating oil customers. Ofgem's focus will be streamlined toward economic and consumer protection, with oversight of home upgrade schemes transferred to the new Warm Homes Agency within government.

The Era of Clean Energy Security

Ed Miliband, UK Energy Secretary, delivered a policy speech at the Good Growth Foundation's National Growth Debate on April 21, 2026, outlining the government's case for clean energy as a path to energy, financial, and national security. The speech cites recent government actions including contracts for small modular reactors, consenting the UK's largest solar project, and historic investments in hydrogen and floating wind. Miliband argued that two fossil fuel shocks in under five years demonstrate the UK's vulnerability to international markets, with 30% of electricity from gas, 90% of families reliant on gas or oil for heating, and 90% of vehicles running on petrol or diesel. The government committed to accelerating its clean energy mission rather than scaling back.

HB349 Creates Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit, Signed by Governor

Delaware House Bill 349 was introduced in the 153rd General Assembly and referred to the Education Committee on April 9, 2026. The bill seeks to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code to create a school tax credit for disabled veterans. Multiple sponsors from both parties have co-authored the legislation, which is listed under Committee Education. The bill's official source is legis.delaware.gov with LegiScan ID HB349 for the 2025 session.

Federal Rule 30(e) Governs Deposition Correction Procedures

This ABA Litigation News article examines Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(e), which governs how deponents may correct errors in deposition transcripts. The rule requires parties to request review before the deposition concludes and imposes a strict 30-day deadline from when the transcript becomes available, not when it is received. Courts have held that while substantive changes are expressly permitted, alterations that contradict original testimony may be rejected, particularly when offered solely to create a fact dispute to avoid summary judgment.

Building a Well-Being Culture to Prevent Lawyer Burnout

The American Bar Association published guidance for law firms on building a workplace culture that supports lawyer well-being and prevents burnout. The article addresses the link between professional pressure, mental health issues, and substance use disorders among legal professionals, and outlines behavioral and cultural shifts firms can implement. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are imposed.

Time Machine Techniques for Better Depositions

The American Bar Association published an educational article on deposition techniques, advising litigation attorneys to use visualization and timeline methods rather than rigid scripted questioning. The piece recommends attorneys 'use their imagination' and 'step into a time machine' to visualize events as they unfolded, exposing gaps and inconsistencies in witness testimony. No compliance obligations are created; this is practical guidance for legal practitioners.

Analysis of PE Trends in Law Firms

The American Bar Association's Litigation News publishes an analysis of how private equity is accessing the legal sector, tracking developments in Arizona's Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licensing regime, Utah's regulatory sandbox through 2027, and traditional Rule 5.4 restrictions in most states. The article examines direct equity, managed services organizations, and litigation finance as access routes, noting that KPMG Law US became the first Big Four ABS licensee in Arizona.

Data Breach Claims Require Concrete Injury for Legal Standing

The ABA Litigation Section reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Holmes v. Elephant Insurance Co. held that plaintiffs alleging a data breach affecting approximately three million individuals must demonstrate concrete, particularized injury to establish legal standing. The court rejected claims based on mere exposure to risk or time spent monitoring accounts, but found standing for two plaintiffs whose drivers' license numbers appeared for sale on the dark web. The Fourth Circuit's decision creates a split with five other circuit courts on the injury threshold required for data breach standing.

Trump Policy Challenges Courthouse Immigration Arrest Precedent

This ABA Legal News article examines the Trump administration's January 2025 directives facilitating civil immigration arrests in state courthouses by administrative warrant, departing from nearly 250 years of common-law precedent protecting courthouse grounds from such civil arrests. The article describes judicial pushback including federal court injunctions in New York and California, state legislation in multiple jurisdictions, and Oregon state court procedural rules limiting civil arrests in court facilities effective November 2019.

Synchronized Aspiration System with Catheter Sensors for Removal of Acute Blockages from Blood Vessels

USPTO granted Patent US12605499B2 to Neuravi Limited on April 21, 2026, covering a synchronized aspiration catheter system with integrated electrode pairs and pressure sensors for removing acute blood clots from patient vessels. The control console modulates aspiration vacuum pressure based on sensor inputs and optionally the patient's blood pressure waveform. The patent application was filed May 12, 2022, under application number 17743121, with 9 claims.

Flexible Instrument Localization from Both Remote and Elongation Sensors

The USPTO granted Patent US12605086B2 to Auris Health, Inc. covering a system and method for tracking flexible elongate instruments within patients. The system combines remote localization measurement data with elongation measurement data, transforming both to a coordinate reference frame to produce more accurate instrument localization than either data source alone. The patent names five inventors: Sean Walker, Dave Camarillo, Matt Roelle, Christopher Sewell, and Aditya Koolwal.

Method for Determining Respiratory Timing Parameters from Respiratory Monitoring Measurements

The USPTO granted Patent US12605088B2 to Onera Technologies B.V. on April 21, 2026, covering a method for deriving respiratory timing parameters from respiratory monitoring measurements. The patent discloses a computational method involving respiratory effort and flow signal analysis to identify and refine inspiratory onset times using derivative analysis within peak-to-peak intervals. The patent contains 20 claims and names Alessandro Rossi and Hartmut Schneider as inventors.

Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework 2026 Consolidates and Updates Existing Instructions

The Reserve Bank of India issued consolidated directions on Digital Payments – E-mandate framework, 2026, effective immediately on April 21, 2026. The directions consolidate all extant instructions on e-mandates and incorporate minor changes based on stakeholder feedback received by the regulator. All entities operating in India's digital payments ecosystem must immediately align with the updated framework.

State Securities Auction ₹16,900 Crore Accepted

The Reserve Bank of India conducted a yield/price based auction of state government securities on April 21, 2026, accepting the full ₹16,900 crore offered across five states. Andhra Pradesh raised ₹4,600 crore across three tranches (8-year at 7.63%, 16-year at 7.79%, 30-year at 7.81%), Maharashtra raised ₹4,000 crore across three tranches (8-year at 7.55%, 18-year at 7.77%, 28-year at 7.79%), Punjab raised ₹1,300 crore at 7.84% for 12 years, Rajasthan raised ₹4,000 crore across three tranches (10-year at 7.64%, re-issue of 7.99% SGS 2041 at 7.8205%, 23-year at 7.81%), and Telangana raised ₹3,000 crore across three tranches (7-year at 7.54%, 11-year at 7.70%, 21-year at 7.82%).

State Government Securities Auction Results, 21st April 2026

The RBI conducted an auction of State Government Securities on April 21, 2026, with a total notified amount of ₹16,900 crore across 14 securities from five state governments: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Competitive bids received totaled ₹69,980.40 crore against the notified amount, with cut-off yields ranging from 7.54% (Telangana SGS 2033, 7-year tenor) to 7.84% (Punjab SGS 2038, 12-year tenor). Total competitive bids accepted amounted to ₹15,652.94 crore, while non-competitive bids accepted totaled ₹1,247.06 crore.

Money Market Operations: ₹6,64,995 Crore, Weighted Average Rate 4.96%

RBI published daily money market operations data as of April 20, 2026. The overnight segment recorded a total volume of ₹6,64,995.81 crore at a weighted average rate of 4.96%, with individual segments ranging from Call Money (₹21,383.59 crore, WAR 5.11%) to Repo in Corporate Bond (₹7,120.50 crore, WAR 5.29%). Net liquidity absorbed from outstanding operations stood at ₹-4,06,675.11 crore. Cash balances with RBI as of April 20, 2026 were ₹8,04,012.61 crore against an average daily cash reserve requirement of ₹8,07,359.00 crore for the fortnight ending April 30, 2026.

ONRR 30-Day PRA Comment Period Bonding Surety Collection Ends May 21

ONRR has published a 30-day Federal Register notice seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers paperwork requirements to post a surety or bond or demonstrate financial solvency for Federal and Indian oil and gas leases under 30 CFR part 1243. The comment period closes May 21, 2026. ONRR is specifically requesting comments on necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize paperwork burden.

Rescission of State Official Notification Rules Withdrawal

The CFPB has withdrawn a previously published direct final rule that would have rescinded procedures requiring State officials to notify the Bureau when taking enforcement actions under the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The withdrawal was published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2025, with an effective date of July 21, 2025. This action means the existing state official notification procedures remain in effect and will not be eliminated as originally proposed.

Rescinds State Official Notification Procedures Under Consumer Financial Protection Act

The CFPB has issued a direct final rule rescinding its procedures requiring State officials to notify the CFPB when taking enforcement actions under the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The rule was issued on May 21, 2025 and becomes effective on July 21, 2025, removing the notification obligation that state attorneys general and other state officials previously had when enforcing consumer financial protection laws. The action simplifies the regulatory process by eliminating an administrative reporting step.

NCUA Proposes Tenth Round Deregulation for Credit Union Conversions and Mergers

NCUA announced its tenth round of deregulatory proposals under the Deregulation Project, targeting six specific amendments to 12 CFR Part 708A Subpart C governing credit union-to-bank conversions and mergers. The changes would remove the definition of 'clear and conspicuous' from 12 CFR 708a.301, eliminate a newspaper publishing requirement under 12 CFR 708a.303(b)(1), streamline due diligence reporting under 12 CFR 708a.304(d), and remove prescriptive formatting requirements under 12 CFR 708a.305(e)(2), plain language factors under 12 CFR 708a.305(f), and voting guidelines under 12 CFR 708a.312. The proposal aims to allow credit union boards greater flexibility to exercise fiduciary duties and business judgment rather than following rigid agency-defined processes. Comments are being accepted through June 8, 2026, at regulations.gov.

L.M. v. D.P. - Personal Safety Order Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the Circuit Court of Jefferson County's October 20, 2023 order upholding a Personal Safety Order (PSO) granted to D.P. against L.M. The court found that L.M. committed eight acts of destruction by deliberately damaging D.P.'s stakes and tarp, plus scorch damage to her privacy fence, sufficient to support the PSO under W. Va. Code § 53-8-4(a). The PSO stems from a neighbor dispute involving property boundary disagreements, alleged staring while gardening, and fire-related threats. L.M. argued the property damage was justified because the posts were on his land, but the court rejected that justification.

State v. Crowe - Juvenile Transfer Sentencing Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the Circuit Court of Hancock County's February 15, 2024 sentencing order convicting Connor Crowe of two counts of second-degree murder. Crowe, who was 13 years old at the time of the offenses, was transferred to adult criminal jurisdiction and sentenced to two consecutive terms of 40 years of imprisonment. The Court rejected Crowe's arguments that the circuit court failed to properly address the mitigating circumstances required under West Virginia Code § 61-11-23(c) for transferred juveniles and that his sentence was unconstitutionally disproportionate.

WV Supreme Court Affirms Voter Registration Fraud Conviction

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed Darrell R. Sharp II's conviction for illegal application for registration to vote under W. Va. Code § 3-2-32(b). Sharp, a convicted felon on parole, falsely affirmed on a March 6, 2023 DMV voter registration application that he was not on parole when he was in fact still on parole. The jury convicted him and the circuit court sentenced him to twelve months in jail and a $1,000 fine. On appeal, Sharp argued the circuit court erred in instructing the jury on the required mens rea element. The Court found the instructional error did not affect Sharp's substantial rights because the jury acquitted him on the separate felony charge of illegal voting, demonstrating they carefully evaluated the mental state requirement.

Cook Affirmed - Third-Degree Sexual Assault Conviction

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed Thomas Woodrow Cook's conviction for third-degree sexual assault, rejecting his arguments that the evidence was insufficient and that the jury instruction on uncorroborated child testimony was improper. The court upheld the Circuit Court of Mingo County's February 8, 2024 sentencing order imposing one to five years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, and thirty years of supervised release. Defense counsel argued the victim failed to specifically identify Cook during trial as her abuser, but the court found sufficient evidence supported the verdict.

State v. Steele — First-Degree Arson Conviction Affirmed on Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed Harry Lee Steele's first-degree arson conviction and 20-year prison sentence, rejecting his challenges to the denial of his motion to suppress his confession and the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. The Court found that the partial video recording of the interview did not render the confession inadmissible, and that the circuit court properly denied the motion based on corroborating evidence including matching timestamps, signatures, and the recorded portion confirming the petitioner's affirmation of his written statement. The ruling upholds the admissibility standard for confessions even when law enforcement records only a portion of the interrogation.

State v. Butcher - Writ of Prohibition Granted Against Judge for Dismissing Indictment Based on Evidence Sufficiency

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a Memorandum Decision on April 21, 2026, granting a writ of prohibition against Judge Joshua Butcher of the Mingo County Circuit Court, preventing enforcement of his July 1, 2025 order that dismissed the indictment against defendant Aaron Chase Mahon for attempted first-degree murder. The Court held that the circuit court exceeded its legitimate powers by evaluating the sufficiency of evidence presented to the grand jury, which impermissibly invaded the grand jury's province. The decision expressly relies on prior holdings in Gwaltney I and Gwaltney II, establishing that circuit courts may not grant pretrial motions to dismiss indictments based on evidentiary sufficiency.

Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Woods - Occupational Asthma Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a decision holding Blackhawk Mining LLC's workers' compensation claim compensable for occupational asthma contracted through exposure to contaminants at a coal preparation plant. The court deferred to the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's credibility determinations and evidence weighing, finding the claimant showed by a preponderance of the evidence that he contracted occupational asthma in the course of and resulting from his employment. Employers in mining and related industries should note that occupational disease claims supported by expert medical opinions and evidence of workplace exposure may succeed even when the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board disagrees on disease causation.

C.M. Appeal Fails, Parental Rights Terminated

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court of Kanawha County's termination of parental rights for C.M. regarding her two minor children, J.P.-1 and J.P.-2. The children were hospitalized with severe non-accidental injuries including brain trauma, broken clavicle, bruising, and malnutrition. The court rejected C.M.'s arguments that the circuit court erred in failing to determine battered parent status at adjudication and in finding aggravated circumstances. C.M. was sentenced to felony child neglect with twenty years extended supervised release and is required to register with the West Virginia Central Abuse Registry for ten years. The Supreme Court found the circuit court's findings were not clearly erroneous and that termination of parental rights was appropriate under West Virginia law.

California Climate Leadership During Earth Month

The CPUC published an Earth Month perspective piece by Executive Director Leuwam Tesfai highlighting California's climate leadership. Key achievements noted include over 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2000 while growing into the world's fourth-largest economy, over 31,000 megawatts of new large-scale clean energy resources added since 2020, and more than 15,000 megawatts of battery storage brought online. California also reached 100 percent clean electricity on part of most days throughout 2025. The piece is informational and celebratory in nature, carrying no regulatory obligations.

Texas AG Paxton Sues California Kratom Retailers Over 96% 7-OH Levels

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Pure Leaf Kratom, LLC and Outcast Distribution, LLC (both California-based online retailers) for deceptively marketing and selling synthetic and adulterated Kratom products containing up to 96% 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is nearly fifty times the 2% legal limit under the Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act (2023). Laboratory testing confirmed multiple products shipped to Texans contained 7-OH levels ranging from 86% to 96% of total alkaloid content, despite the defendants' website claims that they do not ship products exceeding 2% 7-OH to Texas. The lawsuit follows a prior Temporary Injunction against North Texas retailer Smokey's Paradise in Midlothian, Texas.

Illinois SB3880 Adds Specialized Case Management for Substance Use Disorder Services

Illinois SB3880 passed the Senate 55-0 on April 15, 2026, with Senate Amendment 001 adopted. The bill replaces all references to "case management" with "specialized case management" and adds a definition of the term. Healthcare providers offering substance use disorder services should monitor this bill as it advances through the House Rules Committee.

Indiana Governor Appoints Jennifer Dorfmeyer as DCS Director

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the appointment of Jennifer Dorfmeyer as the new director of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), effective immediately. Adam Krupp, the outgoing director, will transition to the role of special advisor to the Governor on child welfare issues. The announcement highlights Dorfmeyer's appointment as a leadership transition at a critical state agency serving vulnerable children and families.

Gov. Mike Braun Highlights Indiana Small Businesses and 400+ High-Wage Jobs

Governor Mike Braun traveled to nine Indiana communities—Summitville, Greenfield, Rushville, Liberty, Connersville, Terre Haute, Delphi, Huntington, and Aurora—to highlight small businesses, economic development initiatives, and workforce investments across the state. In Huntington, the Governor attended the groundbreaking for Hanjung America's new manufacturing facility, projected to create more than 440 Hoosier jobs at an average wage exceeding $28 per hour. Additional stops included Delphi Body Works, Amplify Hancock County, and multiple community roundtables with local leaders.

Mike Braun Signs SEA 285, Bans Street Camping Statewide

Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed SEA 285 into law on April 21, 2026, establishing a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long-term shelter on public land. The law requires law enforcement to assess mental health detention before criminal enforcement and provides a 48-hour warning period before charges may be filed against individuals remaining within 300 feet of a warned location. Local law enforcement agencies and Continuum of Care funding recipients must submit annual reports on efforts to reduce unsheltered homelessness.

HEA1200 Revokes CDLs from Illegal Immigrants, Penalizes Employing Companies

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed HEA1200 into law on April 20, 2026, enabling the state to revoke Commercial Drivers' Licenses (CDLs) from illegal aliens and establishing new penalties for companies that employ illegal immigrants holding CDLs. The law builds on prior enforcement actions including Operation Midway Blitz, a 287(g) operation that resulted in 223 arrests on Indiana highways near the Illinois state line, including 146 truck drivers. The state has already removed hundreds of illegally licensed drivers following an audit conducted with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Poland EPPO Investigates Clean Air Programme Fraud

EPPO in Katowice conducted evidence-gathering searches in national and provincial public institutions across Poland on 21 April 2026, as part of an investigation into possible illegal activities affecting the Clean Air programme. The investigation was initiated following media reports pointing at potential design flaws that would have enabled dishonest contractors to fraudulently obtain funds and cause harm to programme beneficiaries. The investigation is supported by the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), and focuses on potential abuse of power or dereliction of duty by public officials.

Wildfire Press Conference Scheduled for Clay County

Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Florida Forest Service are hosting a wildfire press conference in Clay County. This media advisory announces the scheduled event but does not contain regulatory requirements or compliance obligations.

Understanding Online Threats: Malware and Ransomware

The Central Bank of Barbados published an educational article on its BiMPay Blog explaining malware and ransomware threats to users of the newly launched BiMPay instant payment system. The article, authored by Anthony Harris, President of ISSA Barbados Chapter, describes how these attacks occur, their consequences, and recommended protective measures. The bank advises disconnecting infected devices, running antivirus scans, and maintaining offline backups as key prevention measures.

Hochul Proposes Auto Insurance Reform and $30M Farmer Relief in FY27 Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul announced FY27 Budget proposals on April 21, 2026, including auto insurance reforms to combat fraud and $30 million in direct tariff relief for New York farmers. The auto insurance measures target staged crash fraud (1,729 incidents in 2023, 80% increase in suspected fraud reports over five years), propose limiting damages for drivers engaged in unlawful behavior at time of accident, and tighten New York's serious injury threshold. The farmer relief program targets specialty crop growers, livestock producers, and dairy farmers to offset increased costs caused by federal tariffs.

Governor Hochul Announces Additional $30 Million for Drive Clean Rebate EV Program

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in additional funding for New York State's Drive Clean Rebate Program during Earth Week 2026, administered by NYSERDA. The program provides point-of-sale rebates of $500 to $2,000 off the MSRP of battery-powered EVs and plug-in hybrids at participating dealerships. Since its 2017 launch, the program has issued over 228,000 rebates contributing to approximately 324,000 EVs on the road statewide, with over 60 eligible EV models currently covered.

Hochul Announces I-90 and South Mall Arterial Pavement Renewal in Capital Region

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that NYSDOT is beginning pavement renewal projects on Interstate 90 and the South Mall Arterial in Albany County. The $11 million I-90 project will resurface approximately 23 lane miles between the Interstate 87 interchange and Corporate Woods Boulevard, serving approximately 100,000 motorists daily. Work will also resurface a key segment of the South Mall Arterial between Eagle Street and Grand Street. Both projects are scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, with most paving operations occurring during overnight hours to minimize disruptions.

Hochul Awards $21 Million for 72 CrossMod Starter Homes

Governor Hochul announced the first round of awards for the MOVE-IN NY program, allocating more than $21 million to create 72 prefabricated CrossMod starter homes in Onondaga and Erie Counties. The Greater Syracuse Land Bank received $15,730,000 for 52 homes while the Town of Tonawanda received $6,050,000 for 20 homes. The factory-built homes, meeting HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Code, will be sited this summer and sold below construction cost to low and moderate income homebuyers.

Hochul FY27 Budget: $30M Farm Tariff Relief, Auto Reform

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million tariff relief fund in her FY27 Budget for New York farmers to offset increased costs from federal tariffs affecting equipment, fertilizer, and supplies. The Governor made the announcement on April 21, 2026 at Wagner Farm in Poestenskill, joined by the New York Farm Bureau, Northeast Dairy Producers, and farmers from Upstate. The relief targets family farms, specialty crop producers, livestock producers, and dairy farmers in the state's $8.5 billion agricultural industry. The budget also proposes auto-insurance reforms targeting fraudulent claims, with New Yorkers paying an average of $4,000 per vehicle.