Fact Sheet: U.S.-Japan Alliance, Investments, and Security Cooperation

The White House released a fact sheet detailing strengthened U.S.-Japan alliance initiatives announced by President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi. Key announcements include enhanced market access for U.S. agricultural exports, significant Japanese investments totaling up to $73 billion in U.S. energy projects, and new cooperation on supply chain resilience, critical minerals, and advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing.

Sanctions Against Global Network Supporting Hizballah Financing

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against a global network supporting Hizballah's financing activities. The action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah through companies and projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, aiming to disrupt the group's revenue generation for terrorism.

Missouri Identifies Two Residents with Clade I Mpox

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the identification of two adult residents with clade I mpox, a more severe strain of the virus. These are the first known cases of clade I mpox in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth nationally, linked to recent international travel.

North Shore Gas Company Petition for Rider VBA Reconciliation

The Illinois State PUC has accepted a petition from North Shore Gas Company to initiate a proceeding to determine the accuracy of its Rider VBA reconciliation statement. This filing pertains to gas service rates and is part of the company's ongoing regulatory compliance.

Peoples Gas Petition for Rider VBA Reconciliation

The Illinois State PUC has received a petition from The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company to initiate a proceeding to determine the accuracy of its Rider VBA reconciliation statement. This filing is part of the standard reconciliation process for gas service rates.

Instabridge Inc. Wireless Authority Application

Instabridge Inc. has filed an application with the Illinois State PUC for a Certificate of Wireless Authority to operate as a reseller of telecommunications services. The application was filed on March 20, 2026, and is currently in the initial administrative law judge phase.

Liberty Utilities Gas Reconciliation Petition

Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. filed a verified petition for review and reconciliation under Rider VBA with the State PUC on March 20, 2026. This filing initiates a process for reconciling gas costs.

Prairie Path Water Company Reconciliation Petition

The Illinois State PUC has accepted a petition from Prairie Path Water Company to initiate a reconciliation proceeding. This filing pertains to Rider VBA and is currently under administrative law judge review.

Crown Castle Fiber LLC Transfer of Control Notification

The Utah Public Service Commission has received a notification regarding the transfer of control of Crown Castle Fiber LLC. The transfer involves Crown Castle Operating Company transferring control to Small Cells HoldCo Inc. Comments from the Division of Public Utilities are due March 20, 2026, and an action request is due March 30, 2026.

Kevin Kelly v. Shalonda Parker - Appeal Dismissal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Kevin Kelly's appeal sua sponte for lack of jurisdiction. The dismissal was based on Kelly's notice of appeal being filed untimely, after the 30-day deadline from the district court's judgment.