Nurse Disciplinary Order: Permanent Voluntary Surrender

The Maryland Board of Nursing has accepted the permanent voluntary surrender of Imafidon Akhigbe's multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This action follows findings that Akhigbe's LPN school was withdrawn from approval and that Akhigbe provided false information on her licensure application regarding clinical training.

Maryland Board of Nursing Consent Order of Reprimand for Imafidon Akhigbe

The Maryland Board of Nursing issued a Consent Order of Reprimand against Imafidon Akhigbe, a Medication Technician. The order stems from alleged violations of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act related to her LPN application and attendance at an LPN school. The reprimand addresses her Medication Technician certificate.

Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners Proposed Rule Amendments Public Hearing

The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, to accept comments on proposed amendments to its administrative rules. These changes aim to incorporate Act 746 of 2025 and update the state electrical code to the 2020 National Electrical Code edition.

CSSF Warns of Fraudsters Misusing Chair's Name

The CSSF has issued a warning regarding fraudsters misusing the name of its Board Chair, Maureen Wiwinius. The notice clarifies that the CSSF does not contact entities for document transmission or payments and that official email addresses end in @cssf.lu.

Maryland Rural Health, Workforce, and Agriculture Funding Discussion

Maryland state agencies and partners met to discuss the potential impact of $168 million in federal funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding aims to strengthen rural health care, bolster the workforce, and support the agriculture industry in Maryland's Eastern Shore counties.

Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Salem

Oregon Health Authority and Marion County public health officials have identified two new measles exposure locations in Salem, Oregon. They are urging individuals who may have been exposed at Salem Health Hospital or Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office between March 13 and March 16, 2026, to contact their healthcare provider.

State v. Manzano-Legarda - Juror Inquiry

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a felony murder conviction, ruling that the defendant lacked standing to challenge the search of a vehicle he did not own and that any error in admitting evidence from his room was harmless. The court also addressed the proper procedure for jury inquiries.

State v. Craig - Suppression of Evidence

The Kansas Supreme Court clarified the definition of "suppressing evidence" for interlocutory appeals, holding that an order denying a late witness endorsement can qualify if it substantially impairs the State's ability to prosecute. The Court reversed a lower appellate court's decision, affirming the district court's discretion in denying the State's belated motion to endorse witnesses.

State v. Lopez - Kansas Supreme Court Opinion

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision denying a defendant's motion to depart from a mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder. The court clarified the standards for reviewing departure motions and the definitions of substantial and compelling reasons for sentence modification.

State v. Bey - Criminal Law

The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for first-degree premeditated murder and criminal possession of a firearm in State v. Bey. The court found that the victim's out-of-court statements regarding abuse and threats were admissible under the necessity exception to hearsay rules and as evidence of motive and intent.