ICO upholds FOI exemption for Rural Services Delivery Grant

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's decision to withhold information regarding the withdrawal of the Rural Services Delivery Grant. The ICO found that the exemption under section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 was correctly applied.

ICO Upholds FOI 17, Finds HMRC in Breach of Section 17

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The ICO upheld HMRC's decision to neither confirm nor deny holding information about a specific individual and property, citing section 44(2) of FOI. However, the ICO found HMRC in breach of section 17 of FOI for its handling of the request.

Post Falls Church Fire Investigation Concluded

The Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office has concluded its investigation into the March 15 fire that destroyed the River Church and Little Explorers preschool in Post Falls. The investigation found the fire was accidental, caused by a failed natural gas regulator, and not criminal activity. The findings have been shared with the building owner's insurance carrier.

South Carolina DPH Measles Outbreak Update

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported no new measles cases as of March 24, 2026, maintaining the outbreak total at 997. The state is on track to declare the outbreak over by April 26 if no new cases are reported, based on a 42-day transmission-free period.

SC DPH World TB Day Awareness and Prevention

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) observed World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to TB prevention and awareness. The notice highlights the state's theme 'Yes! We Can End TB – Together' and details progress in reducing TB cases, emphasizing ongoing efforts for early detection and treatment.

South Carolina Stroke Registry Task Force Meeting Announcement

The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced that the South Carolina Stroke Registry Task Force will hold a virtual meeting on March 26, 2026. The agenda and meeting link are available on the event page.

Okamoto Trust - Ruling Vacated and Remanded

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a lower court's ruling concerning the distribution of property from the Revocable Trust of Itsuto Okamoto. The appeal stemmed from a dispute over the trustee's actions and a petition to compel distribution.

S.H. v. R.N. - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by S.H. in the case of S.H. v. R.N. The dismissal was granted due to a lack of appellate jurisdiction, as the orders under appeal did not finally determine the post-decree custody issue. The court cited previous case law to support its decision.

Bloch v. Bloch - Reconsideration Denied

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Defendant-Appellant David Michael Bloch in case CAAP-24-0000459. The court found that the motion presented no new points of law or fact that were overlooked or misapprehended.

NCSC CEO Urges AI Coding Safeguards for Secure Software

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CEO, Dr. Richard Horne, is urging the international security community to develop safeguards for AI-generated code ('vibe coding'). While acknowledging the risks of propagating vulnerabilities, the NCSC highlights the opportunity to improve software security by design through well-trained AI tools.