U.S. and New Zealand Hold Second Bilateral Space Dialogue

The U.S. Department of State and the Government of New Zealand held their second bilateral Space Dialogue on March 23 and March 26, 2026. The dialogue focused on strengthening cooperation in space, particularly concerning the commercial space sector, space security, and regulatory interoperability.

Secretary Rubio Remarks on Iran Operations and Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided an update on U.S. operations against Iran's military capabilities and discussed potential Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks, made to G7 allies, indicated that U.S. objectives are on schedule for completion within weeks and highlighted the need for an international plan to counter any illegal tolling systems in international waterways.

Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate Unchanged at Zero Per Cent

The Banca d'Italia announced that the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) rate for the second quarter of 2026 will remain unchanged at zero per cent. This decision reflects the current macrofinancial context, with a negative credit-to-GDP gap and historically low NPL and unemployment rates.

Rawlings v. Rawlings - Divorce Judgment Affirmation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to deny a motion to reconsider a divorce judgment. The court found the appellant failed to provide sufficient grounds for relief under K.S.A. 60-260(b) and did not meet the requirements for altering or amending the judgment.

State v. Martinez - Attorney Fees Order Affirmed

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order imposing $250 in attorney fees on Jeanette Martinez, who had pleaded no contest to trafficking contraband in a correctional institution. The court found that Martinez failed to preserve her challenge to the fee imposition for appeal.

In re Equalization Appeal of City of Council Grove - Property Tax Valuation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) order regarding the property tax valuation of City of Council Grove-owned land. The court found that BOTA and the county appraiser adequately explained why lease rent was given little weight in determining the appraised value.

Crawford v. Spirit Aerosystems - Workers Compensation Benefits Denial

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of workers compensation benefits for Mark Crawford's cervical spine injuries. The court found substantial evidence supported the Workers Compensation Board's decision that Crawford's job duties were not the prevailing factor causing his injuries.

State v. Owens - Jail Credit Ruling

The Kansas Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of Alonzo D. Owens in case No. 23-CR-300037 and remanded for resentencing. The court ruled that Owens is entitled to jail time credit for the period he was incarcerated pending disposition of his case, regardless of whether credit was awarded in another case, based on the interpretation of K.S.A. 21-6615(a) in State v. Ervin.

State v. Batts - Appeal of Consecutive Sentencing After Bond Violation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's consecutive sentencing order for Jerry L. Batts. The court found that Batts violated his bond conditions, which relieved the State of its obligation to recommend concurrent sentences as per their plea agreement. The decision upholds the district court's sentencing decision.

State v. Calderon-Mendoza - Upholds Child Sex Offense Conviction

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for multiple child sex offenses against Godofredo A. Calderon-Mendoza. The court found that the district court did not err in excluding evidence related to prior allegations of sexual abuse by a family member, deeming it irrelevant.

State v. Otano - Affirmation of Probation Revocation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision to revoke Anthony J. Otano's probation and impose his original sentence. The court found that Otano had violated the terms of his probation multiple times, including marijuana use, driving under the influence, and failure to maintain employment.

Short v. Costco Wholesale Corp. - Implied Warranty Ruling Reversed

The Kansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's ruling in favor of Costco Wholesale Corporation in a case involving an alleged breach of implied warranty. The court found that the district court erred in granting Costco's motion for judgment on the pleadings regarding a customer's slip-and-fall injury allegedly caused by inadequately packaged frozen mini tacos.

State v. Wente - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Kansas Court of Appeals has dismissed the appeal of Victor Allen Wente in State v. Wente. The court found the appeal moot because Wente was released from prison while the appeal was pending. The case involved the revocation of Wente's probation and the imposition of underlying prison sentences.

Kansas Court of Appeals Dismisses Probation Revocation Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by K.S. challenging an order that revoked his probation and reinstated a commitment to a juvenile correctional facility. The court found that the Revised Kansas Juvenile Justice Code does not authorize appeals from such district court orders.

State v. Hane - Affirmance of Sentence and Appeal Denial

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed William Dale Hane's sentence for aggravated sexual battery and the denial of his appeal. The court found that any potential error in fact-finding regarding Hane's age at the time of the crimes was harmless, upholding his sentence and lifetime postrelease supervision.

State v. Clay - Criminal History Score Error in Felony Calculation

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding the criminal history score for Criss M. Clay. The court found that Clay's prior criminal threat convictions were properly scored as person felonies, upholding the district court's sentencing decision.

Cook v. State - Affirmal of Dismissal of Motion

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Brenton S. Cook's third K.S.A. 60-1507 motion, finding it to be untimely and successive. The court upheld the district court's judgment, denying Cook's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

K. Bolden v. PPB - Credit denied, sentence recalculated, petition dismissed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision by the Pennsylvania Parole Board denying Kevin Bolden's request for administrative relief. The court granted the petitioner's counsel's application to withdraw, finding the petition for review to be meritless.

Court affirms Borough's site plan approval denial for cell tower

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding the Pleasant Hills Borough Council's denial of a site plan approval for a Verizon Wireless cell tower. The court found that Verizon was required to obtain site plan approval for the proposed monopole tower.

American Select Insurance Company v. York Hospital - Workers' Compensation Fee Review

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a Hearing Officer's order denying an insurance company's request to contest a fee review determination. The court directed the insurer to pay the remaining balance of a hospital's bill for services rendered to a deceased claimant.

M. Edie v. George Junior Republic - Statutory Employer Immunity

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a lower court's decision granting statutory employer immunity to George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania. The court found that the employer was immune from a negligence action filed by an employee of a third-party food service provider, based on the Workers' Compensation Act.

Farshad v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London - Insurance Claim Denial

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ sought by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, regarding a district court's denial of their motion for summary judgment. The case concerns an insurance claim filed by Jeffrey Farshad for property damage sustained during Hurricane Ida.

PacifiCorp Clean Energy Plan Investigation

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has opened Docket 250617 to investigate PacifiCorp's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan. The company, doing business as Pacific Power & Light Company, filed its plan pursuant to state regulations, and the status is currently pending.

Texas Jobs Council Seeks Applicants for Workforce and Economic Growth Work Groups

The Texas Jobs Council is inviting Texans to apply for specialized work groups focused on strengthening the state's workforce and driving economic growth. Applications are due by April 7, 2026, and will help shape policy recommendations.

DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Oʻahu

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the state total to four for 2026. While the risk of local transmission is considered low, the DOH is reminding the public to reduce standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Kaua'i Health Office Hosts Public Open House for National Public Health Week

The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) is hosting a public open house on April 10, 2026, to celebrate National Public Health Week. The event will showcase public health services, programs, and career opportunities, encouraging community engagement and awareness.

Money Market Operations Data for March 25, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has published data regarding money market operations as of March 25, 2026. This notice provides specific financial figures and rates related to the Indian money market for the specified date.

RBI 6-day VRR auction results

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the results of its 6-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction held on March 27, 2026. The auction had a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore, with ₹65,322 crore in bids received and allotted. The cut-off rate was 5.26% and the weighted average rate was 5.29%.

Money Market Operations Data March 26 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has published data on money market operations as of March 26, 2026. This notice provides statistical information regarding the country's money market activities for the specified date.

State Government Securities Auction Results

The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of the State Government Securities Auction held on March 27, 2026. The notice details the amounts raised, accepted, and the cut-off prices or yields for various state governments.

State Government Securities Auction Results

The Reserve Bank of India has published the results of the State Government Securities auction held on March 27, 2026. The notice details the amounts issued and the weighted average yields for the securities.

RBI Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement Extract

The Reserve Bank of India has issued an extract from its Weekly Statistical Supplement to the RBI Bulletin. This document provides updated statistical data relevant to the Indian financial sector.

Master Direction on Unique Identifiers in Financial Markets

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Master Direction consolidating previous instructions on Unique Identifiers in Financial Markets, specifically the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI). This aims to improve accessibility of regulatory instructions and ease of doing business for entities involved in reporting OTC derivative transactions.

RBI Fines Central Bank of India for KYC/BSBDA Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹63.60 lakh on Central Bank of India for non-compliance with KYC and Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) directions. The violations included failure to upload KYC records on time and opening additional BSBD accounts for customers already holding one.

RBI fines Pine Labs ₹3.10 lakh for non-compliance with Prepaid Payment Instruments directions

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on Pine Labs Limited for non-compliance with directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments. The penalty stems from deficiencies in completing Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for Full-KYC Prepaid Payment Instruments.

RBI fines Bank of India ₹58.50 lakh for non-compliance

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹58.50 lakh on the Bank of India for non-compliance with directions on Priority Sector Lending and Interest Rate on Deposits. The penalty stems from findings during a supervisory inspection concerning ad-hoc charges on priority sector loans and unpaid interest on term deposits.

RBI Penalizes Union Bank of India ₹95.40 Lakh

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹95.40 lakh on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with directions on unauthorized electronic transactions and automation of income recognition. The penalty stems from deficiencies found during a supervisory inspection as of March 31, 2025.

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028

The Reserve Bank of India has released 'Payments Vision 2028', a strategic document outlining 15 initiatives for the development of payment and settlement systems in India through December 2028. The vision focuses on user empowerment, fraud prevention, cross-border payment efficiency, and ease of doing business.

Issuance Calendar for Marketable Dated Securities (April-September 2026)

The Reserve Bank of India has released the indicative calendar for the issuance of Government dated securities, including Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs), for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27 (April 01, 2026 to September 30, 2026). This calendar aims to provide transparency and stability to the Government Securities Market for investors.

Treasury Bills Auction Calendar for April-June 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has released the auction calendar for Government of India Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2026. The calendar outlines the notified amounts and auction dates for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, with a total issuance of ₹2,88,000 crore planned.

RBI Sets WMA Limit for Government of India at ₹2,50,000 Crore

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has set the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the first half of FY 2026-27 (April-September 2026) at ₹2,50,000 crore. The RBI may trigger market loan issuances if 75% of the WMA limit is utilized.

Nevada AG Seeks Order to Block Illegal Tariffs

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to block tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which the AG's office deems illegal and harmful to Nevada businesses and consumers. The action aims to protect the state's economy from the negative impacts of these trade policies.

Nevada AG Sues OneMain Financial for Bait and Switch Lending

The Nevada Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial for alleged deceptive lending practices, including a 'bait and switch' scheme involving hidden add-on products. The lawsuit aims to protect Nevada consumers from unfair financial practices.

Nevada AG Challenges EPA Rescission of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding. The AG's office argues this action is unlawful and seeks to reverse the EPA's decision, which is critical for regulating emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Nevada AG Warns Against Illegal Gas Price Manipulation

The Nevada Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to gas retailers against illegal price manipulation during periods of market volatility. The notice reminds businesses of their obligation to adhere to state laws prohibiting price gouging and unfair business practices.

New Mexico jury fines Meta $375M for platform harms

The New Mexico Attorney General's office is highlighting a recent jury verdict in New Mexico that found Meta liable for platform harms and imposed a $375 million fine. This action underscores the growing legal scrutiny and financial penalties faced by social media companies for their impact on users.

NSF Notice on Grantee Reporting Requirements for IUCRC Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on the renewal of grantee reporting requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program. The current OMB clearance expires June 30, 2026, and the NSF plans to request clearance for no longer than 3 years.

Document Counts Updated for Multiple Agencies

The Secret Service has updated document counts for several federal agencies on Regs.gov. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Food and Drug Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency all saw increases in their reported document totals.

Digital Euro: Opportunity for Banks and European Strategic Autonomy

The ECB published a blog post outlining the strategic benefits of a digital euro for European banks, emphasizing its role in enhancing autonomy, resilience, and innovation in retail payments. The post highlights the ECB's commitment to collaborating with the banking industry to ensure a successful and stable implementation.

Houle v. Marion Police Dept. - Excessive Force Suit

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's grant of summary judgment in an excessive force suit. The court found that the district court erred in granting qualified immunity to one officer regarding the use of a chokehold, but affirmed the grant of immunity for other actions.