FTC Creates Healthcare Task Force for Competition and Consumer Protection

The FTC has established a Healthcare Task Force drawing staff from multiple bureaus to coordinate competition and consumer-protection enforcement in healthcare markets. The Task Force formalizes ongoing enforcement against consolidation, exclusionary conduct, and deceptive practices, including a $945 million medical device acquisition block, IDD services merger challenge, and cataract surgery laser merger opposition.

NIBIN Machine Deployment for Gun Crime Analytics in Southern New Mexico

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart announced the placement of a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) machine with the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. This is part of a statewide network providing ballistic analysis technology to connect gun casings from crime scenes. The NMDOJ Crime Gun Intelligence Center, the first housed within an attorney general's office in the country, will analyze results from NIBIN machines located across the state.

AG Coalition Sues Trump Over Executive Order on Election Control

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general filing suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging President Trump's March 31, 2026 Executive Order on election control. The lawsuit argues the Order unlawfully attempts to establish federal voter eligibility criteria and restrict mail-in voting without Congressional authorization.

Former Medicaid Provider Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the sentencing of Hasan Jermel Pulliam to 54 months in federal prison for health care fraud and aggravated identity theft. Pulliam was ordered to pay $718,967.20 in restitution to the Alabama Medicaid Agency. The fraud involved submitting claims for counseling services never rendered and using beneficiaries' identifying information without consent from October 2018 through November 2023.

Michael Graham Named Vice Chairman

The National Transportation Safety Board announced that Member Michael Graham has been designated by President Trump to serve as Vice Chairman for a three-year term. Graham, the 45th NTSB member who took office in January 2020, brings extensive aviation safety experience from his prior role at Textron Aviation. This appointment fills the Vice Chairman position on the five-member board.

Nicor Gas $250M Long-Term Debt Authorization Petition

The Illinois Commerce Commission docketed a petition by Northern Illinois Gas Company (d/b/a Nicor Gas Company) seeking authority to issue up to $250 million in long-term debt pursuant to Section 6-102(b) of the Public Utilities Act. The petition was filed on April 3, 2026, under docket P2026-0312, and is currently pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Wide Voice LLC Petition for Emergency Confidential Treatment of Annual Report

Wide Voice, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Annual Report from public disclosure for at least two years. The petition cites the need to safeguard highly proprietary information. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.

Thors Electrical LLC EV Charging Station Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received an application from Thors Electrical LLC for certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case has been assigned docket number P2026-0311 and is currently pending administrative law judge review.

Boomer Electric Inc EV Charging Station Installer Certification

Boomer Electric Inc. filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission for certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The application, docketed as P2026-0310, is pending before an Administrative Law Judge. This is a routine certification proceeding with no immediate impact on other market participants.

Solarcol LLC Distributed Generation Installer Certification Application

The Illinois Commerce Commission received a certification application from Solarcol LLC to operate as an installer of distributed generation facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending. No compliance deadlines or penalties apply to this filing.