USPTO Patent Granted for ST Gal(+) Bacteria in Fermented Milk

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582133B2) to Chr. Hansen A/S for a method using ST Gal(+) bacteria to produce fermented milk products with a high stable pH. The patent covers specific bacterial strains and their application in food production.

USPTO Patent Grant: IL-15 Humanized Mouse Model

The USPTO has granted patent US12582106B2 for an IL-15 humanized mouse model and its use, assigned to GEMPHARMATECH CO., LTD. The patent details a specific genetic modification of the mouse, combining human and mouse gene segments, and outlines its preparation and application, particularly in cancer research.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation has issued a notice for a Special Board of Directors meeting to be held on March 30, 2026. The meeting will include both open and closed sessions, with the closed session pertaining to the FY26 Final Budget.

Missouri Agencies Alert Public to Rising Nitazene Threat

Missouri state agencies have issued a joint warning about the increasing presence of nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid, detected in wastewater and illicit substances across the state. The alert urges public vigilance, prevention measures, and expanded access to naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal medication.

Commonwealth Edison Company Expedited Petition for Rate Increase Waiver

Commonwealth Edison Company has filed an expedited petition with the State PUC for a waiver of certain rate increase provisions. The filing seeks to bypass standard information requirements for public utilities seeking rate hikes. The case is currently in its initial administrative phase with action pending.

Solarize LLC Installer Certification Application

The Illinois State PUC received an application from Solarize LLC for certification as an installer of distributed generation facilities. This filing pertains to case number P2026-0272 and is part of the ongoing process for installer certification under the Public Utilities Act.

Tri City Electric Service LLC Installer Certification Application

The Illinois State PUC received an application from Tri City Electric Service, LLC for certification as an installer of distributed generation facilities. This application was filed on March 24, 2026, under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act.

Zayo Network Services LLC Telecom Application Utah

Zayo Network Services, LLC has applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide telecommunications services within Utah. The State Public Service Commission is reviewing the application, with various filings and comment periods scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026.

Kern River Gas Transmission Co. FERC Filing

The Utah Public Service Commission has posted miscellaneous correspondence and reports regarding gas utility services for 2026. These filings include annual reports, tariff revisions, and service agreement updates from various gas transmission companies, such as Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Colorado Interstate Gas Company, LLC.

Telecom Docket 26-999-03 Utility Comments and Filings

The Utah Public Service Commission has posted various filings related to Telecom Docket No. 26-999-03. These include comments from the Division of Public Utilities, applications to discontinue services, and notifications regarding telephone number requests and withdrawal from reporting requirements.