Graves County Water District Joint Motion to Continue Stay

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has received a joint motion from Graves County Water District and Milburn Water District to continue an existing stay of proceedings until June 30, 2027. This motion follows previous orders granting stays to allow for the development of a comprehensive water supply plan for Carlisle County.

PSC Investigates Water District Board Vacancy

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into the North McLean County Water District's board of commissioners. The investigation will determine if a vacancy exists due to a commissioner allegedly failing to complete mandatory training within the required timeframe, as stipulated by state law.

Martin Gas Inc. GCR Rate Report Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved Martin Gas Inc.'s proposed Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate report, effective April 1, 2026. The approved GCR rate is $6.5621 per Mcf, an increase of $0.1622 per Mcf from the previous rate. Martin Gas is also required to submit invoices and usage reports with future GCR filings.

Informal Conference on Gas Cost Recovery Rate Filing

The Kentucky Public Service Commission Staff has scheduled an informal conference to discuss issues related to the calculation methodology of the Gas Cost Recovery rate filing for Western Lewis-Rectorville Water and Gas District. The conference will address natural gas purchase and sale volumes and calculation methods.

Millennium Energy Gas Cost Recovery Rate Report Approval

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Millennium Energy's Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate report, setting a new GCR rate of $2.6431 per Mcf, effective April 1, 2026. This represents a decrease of $0.7842 per Mcf from the previous rate. Millennium is also required to submit invoices and usage reports with future GCR filings.

EU Investigates Chinese Aluminium Extrusions - Expiry Review

The European Commission has initiated an expiry review investigation into Chinese aluminium extrusions under case R850. The investigation aims to determine if existing anti-dumping measures should be maintained or amended. Interested parties have until October 30, 2026, to submit comments on the final disclosure.

EU Initiates Trade Investigation into Grain-Oriented Steel

The European Commission has initiated an initial investigation (SAFE011) into grain-oriented flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel. The investigation covers all countries ('Erga Omnes') and aims to determine if these products are being dumped or subsidized, potentially leading to provisional or definitive measures.

BIS Markets Committee Chair Term Extended

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced that John C. Williams will continue as Chair of the BIS Markets Committee for a second three-year term. Mr. Williams, who also serves as President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was first appointed to this role in January 2023.

FT SkyBridge Bitcoin Plus ETF Listing Proposal

NYSE Arca has filed a proposal to list and trade shares of the FT SkyBridge Bitcoin Plus ETF. This filing is a notice of proposed change under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, initiating a review period for the listing of this new security-based swap. The filing includes contact information for NYSE staff and details regarding the submission process.

National Debt Interest to Consume 1 in 4 Tax Dollars by 2036

A Tax Foundation analysis projects that by 2036, interest payments on the national debt will consume one in four federal tax dollars. This analysis highlights the growing fiscal challenge posed by the national debt and its impact on federal spending priorities.