MicroCarb exploitation phase contract awarded to Edinburgh Innovations Ltd

The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract valued at £1,523,991 (including VAT) to Edinburgh Innovations Ltd for the MicroCarb exploitation phase. The contract aims to support the validation, flux estimation, and joint modelling of CO2 data.

Westminster Housing Responsive Repairs and Major Works Contracts Tender

Westminster City Council has published a tender notice for responsive repairs and major works contracts for its housing stock. This procurement will replace existing contracts and will be based on the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Agreement.

Oldham Green New Deal Partnership Tender Notice

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice for a Green New Deal Partnership. The notice seeks a Development Partner to collaborate on transforming and decarbonizing Oldham's energy infrastructure, with a key anchor project being a heat network. This represents a significant procurement opportunity for energy development and decarbonization initiatives.

Cooperative Agreement for Waterbird AIV Research

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement for research on Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) infection and seroprevalence in waterbirds. The funding opportunity, with a maximum award of $499,000, is open to CESU partners and has a closing date of April 28, 2026.

USGS Funding for Avian Influenza Research in Wild Birds

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity for research on avian influenza in wild birds. The funding aims to enhance understanding of the virus's ecology, transmission, and host response, with awards up to $499,000. Applications are due April 28, 2026.

BIA Seeks Grants for Off-Reservation Indian Child Services

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is soliciting grant applications from eligible Indian Organizations to establish and operate off-reservation Indian child and family service programs. The program aims to provide services that stabilize Indian families and prevent their breakup, with a total award amount of $2,000,000 available.

State ex rel. Dunn v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections - Election Protest Hearing

The Ohio Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus compelling the Delaware County Board of Elections to hold a hearing on a candidate protest. The court ruled that the rule of necessity requires board members to hear the protest despite potential perceptions of bias.

AG Campbell Seeks Court Enforcement of Order Blocking Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has asked a federal court to enforce a preliminary injunction that blocks U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using Medicaid recipient data. The AG's office alleges that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shared a large dataset with ICE despite a court order protecting data of lawfully residing individuals.

Illinois DOI CSR Load Data Call for 2027 Benefit Year

The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued a data call requesting enrollment and 2025 experience data for individual ACA Silver plans with CSR loads. Insurance companies writing this coverage must submit the requested data by April 6, 2026, to assist the Department in developing the Cost-Sharing Reduction (CSR) load for benefit year 2027.

Olympic Disqualifications: Doping, Politics, Ethics, and Rules

The Law Library of Congress published a guest post examining the historical grounds for athlete disqualifications in the Olympic Games. The post, authored by a foreign law intern, discusses legal frameworks such as the Olympic Charter, World Anti-Doping Code, and IOC Code of Ethics, and categorizes disqualification reasons including doping, political statements, and ethical violations.