GAO Report: DOE Nuclear Waste Cleanup Cost and Schedule Accuracy Needs Improvement

A GAO report released March 2, 2026, found that the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) needs to improve the accuracy and consistency of its cost and schedule estimates for nuclear waste cleanup projects. The report highlights significant cost increases and data management challenges, impacting over $500 billion in ongoing cleanup efforts.

Lamenski Ewing v. State of Indiana - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a probation revocation for Lamenski Ewing. The court found that the petition to revoke work release did not adequately notify Ewing that his subsequent probation was also being sought for revocation. The case involves a Level 3 felony conviction and subsequent probation terms.

Ajaylan M Shabazz v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled in Ajaylan M Shabazz v. State of Indiana that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing a witness to testify remotely without sufficient good cause. While the court affirmed the conviction due to harmless error, it established a stricter standard for remote testimony in criminal trials.

Indiana Land Trust 3082 v. Hammond Redevelopment Commission - Opinion

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Indiana Land Trust 3082 v. Hammond Redevelopment Commission. The court held that the Indiana Tort Claims Act provides immunity to government entities for initiating judicial proceedings, affirming the dismissal of an abuse-of-process claim against the Hammond Redevelopment Commission.

Michael Carr v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and life-without-parole sentence of Michael Carr for murder. Carr was found guilty of killing a confidential informant who had previously helped convict him. The court found no constitutional violations, procedural errors, or inappropriate sentencing.

Indiana Supreme Court Opinion: Commitment of A D

The Indiana Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding the civil commitment of A.D. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for temporary commitment despite a misstatement of the standard of review.

State v. Salazar-Cabrera - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision regarding a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter conviction. The appeal centered on the application of the law of the case doctrine concerning a jail sentence assurance made by a previous judge.

Bedell v. Parsons - Idaho Supreme Court Property Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court reversed a district court's decision regarding property ownership interests in Bedell v. Parsons. The court found that the district court erred in its determination of ownership and partition of the property, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Hyde v. Oxarango - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's dismissal of a complaint filed by limited partners Gretchen Hyde and Dinah Reaney against Robert and Rochelle Oxarango. The case involved a dispute over a family farm and ranching business managed by a limited partnership.

City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources - Water Rights Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court issued a substitute opinion in the case of City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources, withdrawing a prior opinion dated December 31, 2025. The appeal concerning water rights distribution was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.