RM 92 Hearing Notice

The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled hearings for April 2, 2026, regarding Regulatory Matter RM 92. The notice announces the hearing date and provides a link to the full Notice_RM Session document. No substantive details about the regulatory matter content are included in this announcement.

Italy Macroeconomic Projections 2026-28

Banca d'Italia published macroeconomic projections for Italy covering 2026-28, projecting GDP growth of 0.5% in 2026 and 2027, rising to 0.8% in 2028. Consumer price inflation is forecast to reach 2.6% in 2026 before declining to just below 2.0% in subsequent years. The projections incorporate baseline and alternative scenarios assessing potential economic impacts of the Middle East conflict, with the baseline scenario using market-implied assumptions for oil at $103/barrel and natural gas at €55/MWh.

Self-Defense Criminal Appeal - Jury Instructions and Evidence Standards

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing self-defense claims in a criminal case, examining jury instructions and evidentiary standards for defendants claiming self-defense. The court addressed whether sufficient evidence supported jury instructions and evaluated the trial counsel's effectiveness in presenting the self-defense theory.

Buy-out price index changes from RPI to CPI

The Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) amended the Renewables Obligation Order (Northern Ireland) 2009, replacing the Retail Prices Index (RPI) with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for calculating buy-out prices in obligation periods after 1 April 2025. The order defines 'consumer prices index' as the index calculated by the Statistics Board. This statutory rule (SR (NI) 2026 No. 67) came into operation on 24 March 2026.

Designates City of Derry Airport as international airport

The Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) has issued S.R. 2026 No. 70, designating City of Derry Airport as an international airport under Article 53(1) of the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. The Order, made on 31st March 2026, came into operation on 2nd April 2026. This designation allows the airport's licensed premises within the customs examination station to sell alcohol outside normally prohibited hours.

Louisiana Healthcare Connections Prior Authorization Audit Findings

HHS OIG completed an audit of Louisiana Healthcare Connections (LHCC), a Louisiana Medicaid managed care organization, examining 76 sampled behavioral health service denials requiring prior authorization. LHCC complied with Federal and State requirements for 64 of 76 sampled denials (84%), but 12 denials failed to meet administrative or procedural requirements, primarily missing written notices of adverse determination. OIG estimates 3,209 prior authorization denials (15.8%) during the audit period did not comply with requirements.

Wisconsin Insurance Administrative Actions - March 2026

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) published its March 2026 administrative actions list detailing enforcement measures taken against insurance agents and license applicants. Actions include license revocations, application denials, and forfeiture orders totaling at least $1,500. Violations cited include tax delinquency, unreported administrative actions from other states, criminal convictions, and failure to disclose pending charges.

Houston Doctor Charged with Illegal Opioid Distribution

The DEA Houston Division announced criminal charges against a Houston doctor for allegedly illegally distributing over one million opioid pills over a four-year period. The DOJ has filed the charges, marking a significant enforcement action in the ongoing effort against opioid diversion. This case highlights continued DEA scrutiny of healthcare providers suspected of improper opioid prescribing practices.

Counterfeit Pills Public Safety Warning

DEA Chicago Division issued a public safety alert warning that counterfeit pills can be fatal. The alert advises that taking pills not prescribed by a licensed physician and dispensed from a registered pharmacy poses potentially fatal risks. The alert includes imagery comparing authentic versus counterfeit oxycodone pills.

Nashville Drug Enforcement Operation Results

DEA Louisville Division and law enforcement partners in Nashville, TN arrested 8 individuals and seized 161 lbs of methamphetamine, 4 kg of fentanyl, 10 kg of cocaine, 4.4 lbs of marijuana, .5 kg of counterfeit pills, over $700,000 in cash, and 10 firearms on April 1, 2026.