DEA Virtual Assembly on Fentanyl Risks

The DEA Omaha Division is promoting a free virtual assembly on fentanyl and fake pill risks for middle and high school educators. The event is scheduled for April 7, 2026, and aims to educate attendees on the dangers associated with these substances.

R v Thompson - Manslaughter Sentencing

The High Court of New Zealand has sentenced a defendant to five years imprisonment for manslaughter. The sentence reflects the use of a lethal weapon in anger, with reductions applied for a guilty plea, remorse, and the impact on the defendant's child.

Watson v R - Criminal Appeal

The New Zealand Supreme Court has issued its judgment in the case of Watson v R, dated March 10, 2026. The judgment number is [2026] NZSC 15. The full decision is available in PDF format.

Kapa-Kingi v Tamihere - Judicial Review of Party Leadership Suspension

The New Zealand High Court granted in part an application for judicial review concerning the suspension and expulsion of a Te Pāti Maori MP. The court declared the party's resolutions to suspend and expel the applicant unlawful under the party's constitution and ordered her reinstatement as a member.

Salt v R - Sentence Appeal Allowed

The New Zealand Court of Appeal has allowed a sentence appeal in Salt v R, reducing the minimum period of imprisonment from 12 years to 11 years. The court found the original minimum period of imprisonment to be manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the offense and mitigating factors.

Bhalla v District Court - Judicial Review of Election Decision Dismissed

The New Zealand High Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a District Court decision concerning the 2025 Papatoetoe Subdivision election for the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board. The court found that Section 103 of the Local Electoral Act precludes judicial review of the District Court's factual inquiries in this matter.

FAA Acknowledgement Letter

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted an acknowledgement letter related to a filing. The document, identified by docket number FAA-2026-2840, serves as a formal acknowledgment of receipt for a submission.

Department of Education Pell Program Certification Supporting Statement

The Department of Education has issued a supporting statement for the Pell Program Certification, likely related to information collection requirements. The document is available for review on Regulations.gov, with a supporting statement attachment detailing the certification process for state workforce Pell programs.

Kitty Bowden HCP Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has posted a notice regarding Kitty Bowden's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). This notice is part of the public comment process for the proposed HCP.

FAA Seeks Comments on Operations Specifications Part 129 Application Renewal

The FAA is seeking public comments on its intention to request OMB approval to renew an existing information collection related to operations specifications for foreign air carriers. This collection ensures foreign carriers can safely navigate the U.S. airspace. The renewal process follows a prior notice published in January 2026, which received no comments.