DEC Announces 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge, encouraging residents to identify birds from March 1 to November 1, 2026. Participants who identify 10 species and submit a challenge sheet by November 18, 2026, will receive a patch and certificate, with opportunities to win prizes.

H.C. Impressions Fined $3,000 for Notice Violations

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has fined H.C. Impressions NW, Inc. $3,000 for three violations of notice requirements before excavation. The company failed to provide proper notice to a one-number locator service before beginning work on January 12, 2026.

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission - Penalty for Landscaping Violations

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has assessed a $1,000 penalty against Green Town Landscaping, LLC for violating excavation safety laws. The company is accused of damaging a natural gas facility on January 14, 2026, by excavating without a required locate ticket.

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission - Puget Sound Pilots Tariff Revision

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued Order 03 regarding Puget Sound Pilots' tariff revisions (Docket TP-250574). The order grants a motion to revise testimony and exhibits, denies a motion for leave to reply, and grants in part and denies in part a motion to strike. The case involves proposed tariff revisions that would increase the organization's revenue requirement by 60.0 percent.

Former Maui officer Carlos Frate sentenced to 65 months for tasing arrestee

Former Maui officer Carlos Frate sentenced to 65 months for tasing arrestee

Practice pays $4.75M to settle kickback and unnecessary testing allegations

Practice pays $4.75M to settle kickback and unnecessary testing allegations

Florida man sentenced for fraud against 450 victims

Florida man sentenced for fraud against 450 victims

US seeks forfeiture of oil tanker, 1.8M barrels crude oil

US seeks forfeiture of oil tanker, 1.8M barrels crude oil

H.R. 528 Reforestation Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided a cost estimate for H.R. 528, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025. The estimated cost associated with the bill is approximately $1 million.

Senate Bill Requires Amtrak Baby Changing Tables

A Senate bill, S. 71, the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to provide baby changing tables on its trains. The Congressional Budget Office estimates no federal budget effect from this legislation.