Washington UTC Grants Charter Excursion Authority to WOW Nature Tours LLC

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has granted WOW Nature Tours LLC charter excursion authority, issuing certificate CH071956. This approval allows the company to provide charter and excursion bus carrier services within the state of Washington.

Rescinding Cancellation of Permit THG071699 for Magic Moving

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has rescinded the cancellation of Magic Moving and Delivery Services Inc.'s permit THG071699. The permit was reinstated after proof of cargo insurance was filed, allowing the company to resume operations.

State AGs Oppose Federal Rule Restricting Healthcare Student Loans

A coalition of 24 state Attorneys General, led by AG Phil Weiser, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Education rule. The rule would significantly restrict federal student loan access for graduate students in critical health professions, which the AGs argue contradicts congressional intent and exacerbates healthcare shortages.

Colorado v. EPA - Regional Haze Plan Challenge

Colorado, supported by 21 other states, has sued the EPA challenging the agency's disapproval of its regional haze plan. The EPA rejected the plan, which included coal plant retirement dates, citing concerns about uncompensated takings and insufficient assurances of implementation.

Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has made the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which amends various social security benefit rates. The Order comes into force on various dates between April 1st and April 9th, 2026, with some provisions taking effect on April 6th, 2026.

Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026, increasing earnings factors for pension calculations. This order, effective April 6, 2026, aims to revalue historical earnings factors to maintain their value in relation to the general level of earnings.

Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026, designating 83 bodies for supply estimates. This order, made on March 4, 2026, comes into force on April 1, 2026, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has amended the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. These amendments increase the auction reserve price from £22 to £28 and introduce an automatic annual uplift mechanism tied to the GDP deflator, starting January 1, 2027.

Raytheon Awarded $183M Contract for Patriot Program Hardware

The US Army awarded Raytheon Co. a $183.7 million contract for Patriot Program hardware and services for the United Arab Emirates. Another contract was awarded to GM Defense LLC for Infantry Squad Vehicles. These awards were part of the contract announcements for March 4, 2026.

Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Contract Awards

The Defense Logistics Agency and the Navy have announced several contract awards. Red One Medical Devices LLC received a contract valued at up to $207,833,573 for medical products. The Navy awarded a modification valued at $179,900,000 to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory for guidance system repair.