Operation Vulindlela Q4 Progress Report Briefing

The Presidency and National Treasury jointly invite media to the Operation Vulindlela Quarter 4 Progress Report Briefing on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:00–14:30 at the JSE, 2 Gwen Lane, Sandton. The briefing marks the third update under Phase II of Operation Vulindlela and will overview progress, highlight key reform milestones, and discuss economic implications and opportunities. RSVP is required by 21 April 2026. This is a media-only event.

Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026 Public Comment

South African National Treasury has released the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026 for public comment, dated 17 April 2026. These draft regulations would replace the Exchange Control Regulations, 1961, representing a significant overhaul of South Africa's capital flow management framework. The Treasury has published the draft regulations, a media statement, and the gazette publication to facilitate stakeholder review and feedback.

CMF Tunisia Elected President of Union of Arab Capital Market Authorities

CMF Tunisia (Conseil du Marché Financier) was elected president of the Union of Arab Capital Market Authorities (UASA) on April 22, 2026. The election strengthens Tunisia's position as a regional hub for financial market regulation. UASA coordinates Arab capital market authorities on regulatory standards and market development across the region.

ICF Press Release, 22nd Apr

ICF published a press release on April 22, 2026, accessible via the CMF Tunisia regulatory portal. The document is available as a downloadable PDF file (com_220426_icf.pdf) on the CMF Tunisia website. The full content of the press release cannot be extracted from this page, which serves as a download gateway.

Tunisia CMF Takes Presidency of Arab Securities Union

The Tunisia Financial Market Authority (CMF) has assumed the presidency of the Arab Securities Union (ASU) on April 22, 2026. This leadership transition reflects the rotating presidency structure of the regional organization uniting Arab securities regulators. The announcement was published on the CMF website with a PDF statement available for download.

Two Global X ETFs List April 23 on TSE

The Tokyo Stock Exchange announces the initial listing of two Global X ETFs on April 23, 2026: Global X Nasdaq 100 Daily Covered Call ETF (Code: 563A) and Global X S&P Developed Cash Flow Top 100 ETF (Code: 564A). Both ETFs have a base price of JPY 999 with daily price limits of JPY 1,149 (upper) and JPY 849 (lower), trading in 1-unit lots. The announcement provides pre-listing pricing parameters to market participants ahead of the initial trading date.

TSE Delists Yamadai and KUBOTEK from Standard Market

TSE has decided to delist Yamadai Corporation (7426) and KUBOTEK CORPORATION (7709) from the Standard Market effective October 1, 2026. The delisting designation period runs from April 22, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Both companies failed to meet continued listing criteria under Securities Listing Regulations, Rule 601, Paragraph 1, Item (1), as confirmed by TSE's examination of the Table of Distribution of Stocks. The affected securities will be excluded from use as securities in lieu of money for margin transactions, when-issued transactions, trading participant security money, and participant bonds starting April 23, 2026.

4 Companies De-Designated from TSE Securities Under Supervision

TSE has de-designated Polaris Holdings Co.,Ltd. (3010), FUJITA CORPORATION Co.,Ltd. (3370), Sockets Inc. (3634), and JOHNAN ACADEMIC PREPARATORY INSTITUTE,INC. (4720) as Securities Under Supervision (Confirmation) effective April 23, 2026. The de-designation follows TSE's examination of the Table of Distribution of Stocks submitted by the companies, confirming compliance with continued listing criteria within the improvement period. This action removes the four Standard Market-listed companies from enhanced supervisory oversight status.

California CRD Opposes HUD Rule Threatening Eviction of 28,670 Mixed-Status Family Members

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) submitted a formal comment letter on April 21, 2026, opposing HUD's proposed rule that would deny federal housing assistance to otherwise eligible families residing with an ineligible relative due to immigration status. The proposed rule would replace a decades-old proration system — under which HUD provides benefits only to eligible household members without disqualifying the entire family — with a blanket denial of assistance. CRD estimates that 7,190 mixed-eligibility households in California, representing approximately 28,670 individuals, would face eviction or forced family separation if the rule takes effect.

Sacramento Museum, $255k Settlement, Keffiyeh Ban

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) reached a $255,000 settlement with the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) in Sacramento, resolving a discrimination complaint filed by a former employee. CRD found that MOSAC discriminated against the employee based on Arab national origin and ancestry by selectively enforcing a dress-code policy targeting the employee's keffiyeh (traditional Arabic headscarf), then subjected the employee to escalating harassment and retaliation after an internal complaint was filed. The museum, without admitting liability, must revoke its political-symbols policy, provide three years of anti-discrimination training, update internal complaint procedures, notify staff and the board of CRD's findings, issue a formal apology, and pay $255,000 in compensation.

Earth Day Event Plants Trees at Northview Elementary

For Earth Week, the Maryland State Department of Education, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources held a tree planting event at Northview Elementary School in Prince George's County Public Schools. Students planted 30 redbud, flowering dogwood, and tulip poplar trees. The event was part of the Schoolyard Forests Program, which has reached over 1.5 million native trees planted as part of the Maryland 5 Million Trees initiative's goal of 5 million trees by 2031.

Phase 1 Evolocumab PK Study, Single Dose, Healthy

NIH registered Phase 1 clinical trial NCT07545226 on April 22, 2026, a pharmacokinetics study comparing two evolocumab drug products in healthy participants. The trial will evaluate Drug Substance A (Test) against Drug Substance B (Reference) following a single subcutaneous dose. This study is classified as Phase 1 and targets healthy participants without specified medical conditions.

Real-World Study of IL-23 Inhibitors in Active Crohn's Disease

ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07545317, a prospective observational study evaluating IL-23 inhibitors in adults with active Crohn's disease in real-world clinical practice. The study will assess clinical remission at Week 12 and track endoscopic, biomarker, imaging, and safety outcomes through Week 52. A nested comparative analysis will compare bio-naive participants on IL-23 inhibitors with a concurrent cohort on TNF inhibitors.

Low-dose Bevacizumab Plus Adebrelimab Combined With TACE-HAIC for Unresectable HCC

A single-arm Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT07543783) has been registered as of April 22, 2026, enrolling 38 participants with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-dose bevacizumab (7.5 mg/kg, Q3W) plus adebrelimab (1200 mg, Q3W) combined with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) followed by hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) using the FOLFOX regimen as first-line treatment. The study, sponsored by the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, uses Simon's two-stage optimal design (alpha=0.05, power=0.8) with objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1 as the primary endpoint.

Iparomlimab Tuvonralimab Head Neck Cancer Phase II Trial

This single-arm, open-label Phase II study (NCT07546383) evaluates iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, administered with or without chemotherapy, in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) who have progressed after at least one prior systemic therapy. The trial includes a safety run-in phase of approximately three patients, followed by assignment to monotherapy (both antibodies at 5 mg/kg on Day 1, every 3 weeks) or combination therapy adding up to six cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy. The primary endpoint is objective response rate per RECIST 1.1, with secondary endpoints including disease control rate, 6-month progression-free survival, 6-month overall survival, and safety profile.

Phase 1 KIVU-305 CEACAM5 ADC Trial for Solid Tumors

NIH has registered a Phase 1 first-in-human, open-label study (NCT07545356) evaluating KIVU-305, a CEACAM5-directed antibody-drug conjugate, in participants with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The 2-part study will assess safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy. This is a clinical trial registration entry documenting study design, conditions, and interventions as listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Efficacy of AI-Based Rehabilitation for Anxiety Disorders NCT07545070

A clinical trial registration for NCT07545070 on ClinicalTrials.gov describes a study evaluating AI-based rehabilitation combined with standard treatment against treatment as usual alone in patients with anxiety disorders. The trial is registered with an anticipated start date of April 22, 2026, with N/A as the study kind. The trial will assess whether the AI-based intervention improves outcomes compared to standard care alone.

ORHEELS Randomized Radiotherapy Trial for Heel Spur Syndrome

The ORHEELS trial (NCT07546240) registered on ClinicalTrials.gov on April 22, 2026, will compare two low-dose radiotherapy fractionation schedules for Heel Spur Syndrome. The study plans to enroll patients with HSS who have failed conservative care, randomizing them to either a Polish standard dose of 6 Gy in 6 daily fractions (5x/week) or a reduced dose of 3 Gy delivered twice weekly. The trial's primary objective is to assess non-inferiority between daily and twice-weekly radiation fractionation regimens, with approximately 30% of HSS patients estimated to have persistent pain despite conservative treatment.

NCT07544446: Randomised Study of Psycho-Oncological Initial Consultation for Cancer Patients

NCT07544446 is a randomised controlled trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov investigating whether an initial consultation with a psycho-oncological specialist reduces anxiety, depression, and improves quality of life in cancer patients compared to standard treatment alone. The study, developed by patients, will follow 276 participants over 6 months with assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. The intervention group receives a detailed initial consultation with a psycho-oncology specialist plus standard treatment; the control group receives standard treatment only. The study is being conducted simultaneously at multiple hospitals.

OAB Mixed-Methods Multi-country PROMs Quality of Life Study NCT07545148

NCT07545148 is an observational clinical trial registry entry for a mixed-methods, multi-country study examining patient-reported outcomes and quality of life in individuals living with Overactive Bladder (OAB). The study aims to understand OAB's lived burden across daily activities, emotional wellbeing, mental health, social life, relationships, and work. Registered on ClinicalTrials.gov by the National Library of Medicine, this trial collects no biological samples and focuses on qualitative and quantitative patient experience data.

XNW5004 Phase 2 Study, 65 Subjects, Follicular Lymphoma

A new Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT07545603) evaluating XNW5004 tablets for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The single-arm, open-label, multicenter study plans to enroll 65 subjects with EZH2 wild-type disease, who will receive 1200 mg of study drug twice daily in 28-day cycles for up to 48 weeks of initial treatment, with tumor assessments every 8 weeks. This registry entry provides investigators, patients, and sponsors with a formal record of study design, eligibility criteria, and procedural schedule.

Secretary McLean Announces Seniors Investment in Edmonton

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issued a media advisory announcing that Secretary of State (Seniors) Stephanie McLean will visit Edmonton on April 23, 2026, to make a significant investment announcement to help seniors stay connected and active in their communities. The announcement will take place at 10:00 a.m. MDT at the Sage Seniors Association, with Minister Eleanor Olszewski and MP Matt Jeneroux also in attendance.

Canada Opens 2026 Volunteer Awards Nominations

Minister Patty Hajdu announced 19 recipients and 5 special mention recipients of the 2025 Canada's Volunteer Awards, selected from 268 total nominations. Each recipient will direct a grant of $2,500 to $10,000 to a non-profit of their choice. The call for nominations for the 2026 awards is open from April 22, 2026 to June 17, 2026.

Legal Aid Statistics Quarterly April to June 2026

The UK Ministry of Justice has announced the release of legal aid statistics for April to June 2026, covering activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales. The statistics will be published on 24 September 2026 at 9:30am and will include data on criminal and civil legal aid, family mediation, providers of legal aid, and central funds payments. This is a pre-release notice indicating the publication date rather than the statistics themselves.

Sherita Booker, Cleveland Tax Preparer, Charged With Filing False Returns

Sherita Booker, a Cleveland tax preparer, was charged by criminal complaint on April 9 with Aiding or Assisting in the Preparation of False and Fraudulent Federal Income Tax Returns. During the investigation, IRS-CI agents discovered that Booker attached fraudulent Schedule C documents to clients' Form 1040 returns even though those clients did not own businesses, using additional schemes to reduce tax owed to the IRS. If convicted, Booker faces up to three years in prison per count. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Brenna L. Fasko and Elliot Morrison for the Northern District of Ohio.

Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return, $266,053 Tax Loss

Michael Graves of Charlton Heights, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, admitting to underreporting income and causing tax losses totaling $266,053.00. For tax year 2016, Graves listed income as $816.00 but corrected income was approximately $427,256.00, resulting in a tax loss of $125,285.00. Graves also admitted to falsely listing annual income as $816.00 for years 2017-2020, underreporting by $608,163.00 and wrongfully withholding $140,768.00. Sentencing is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

Maryland AG Secures $562,000 Settlement for 17 Investors Defrauded by Otis H. Jackson

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $562,000 settlement with Otis H. Jackson and his companies, Social Solutions LLC and SITO Capital LLC, resolving an investigation into an unregistered securities scheme that defrauded 17 investors between 2019 and 2024. Jackson sold promissory notes to investors for a purported affordable housing program in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood, misusing funds for personal expenses including mortgage payments, dining, and cash transfers instead of the stated program. Under the Consent Order, Jackson and his companies are permanently barred from Maryland's securities and investment advisory business.

Dental Assistant and Family Members Sentenced for Illegal Opioid Distribution

Samantha Cook, Alice Deese, and Janice Deese were sentenced by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General for illegally distributing oxycodone to Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a licensed dentist. Cook sold more than $100,000 worth of oxycodone to Dr. Fried over 18 months, obtaining the pills using Medicaid and Medicare benefits of her mother and step-grandmother. Cook received a 10-year suspended sentence with three years of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and exclusion from participating as a provider in any state or federal healthcare programs.

Iowa Fetal Heartbeat Law Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has issued guidance to clarify physician obligations under Iowa's Fetal Heartbeat Law, signed July 14, 2023, which prohibits abortion after detection of a fetal heartbeat via transabdominal pelvic ultrasound. Physicians must document both informed consent under Iowa Code § 146A.1 and fetal heartbeat testing in the patient's medical record. The guidance clarifies exceptions for rape (must be reported within 45 days), incest (reported within 140 days), medical emergencies, and fetal abnormalities incompatible with life.

Mishawaka Utilities Commission Order 46221

On April 22, 2026, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued Order 46221 granting the City of Mishawaka approval of Ordinance 2025-08 establishing the city's municipal water and wastewater utility as the exclusive service provider for areas within four miles of Mishawaka's corporate boundaries. The Commission approved the Stipulation and Settlement Agreement entered into by Mishawaka, St. Joseph Regional Water and Sewer District, and St. Joseph County, following an evidentiary hearing on December 15, 2025. Granger Water Utility, LLC, which also intervened in the proceeding, did not join the settlement. As of April 17, 2025, Mishawaka Utilities served 16,626 residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater customers.

Valbruna Slater vs Indiana Michigan Power Utility Complaint Order

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued a final order on April 22, 2026 resolving Cause No. 46235, a complaint by Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc. against Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) regarding inconsistent voltage supply at Valbruna's stainless steel manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Commission found that I&M, a public utility, provided inadequate voltage as low as 28,352 volts versus the contracted 34,500 volts, causing equipment damage to mill motors and production downtime. The order directs I&M to provide prospective electric supply meeting contractual and statutory duties, with requirements for prior notice and efficient communication before any future service interruptions.

Mapleturn Utilities Water Service Rates Approved

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Mapleturn Utilities, Inc.'s revised water service rates on April 22, 2026, reflecting a 28.73% across-the-board rate increase resulting in an annual increase of $82,984 for a net revenue requirement of $375,940. Mapleturn Water accepted all recommendations from the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) following OUCC's review of the utility's small utility rate application, and no formal public hearing was required as the utility serves fewer than 8,000 customers and no hearing was requested by customers, municipalities, or the OUCC. The OUCC recommended debt authority of $400,000 for rehabilitation of the existing water storage tank and rental temporary water storage, rejecting the utility's proposal for a new water tower construction.

Ohio Valley Gas Corp and Ohio Valley Gas Inc $25 Million Debt Financing Approval

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Ohio Valley Gas Corporation and Ohio Valley Gas Inc.'s application to arrange long-term debt financing up to $25,000,000 in aggregate principal amount. The Commission authorized the utilities to use proceeds to reimburse treasury for capital expenditures, refinance existing debt obligations, and fund ongoing system improvements. As of October 31, 2025, OVG's net utility plant in service was valued at $63,121,611 with outstanding market capitalization of $80,518,692. If fully drawn, the new financing would shift OVG's debt-to-equity ratio from 16.54% debt to approximately 26% debt and 74% equity, with incremental annual debt service increasing by approximately $1,200,000. The order was entered on April 22, 2026, following an evidentiary hearing held March 10, 2026.

Town of Ingalls Water Regulatory Ordinance Approved by Commission

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Ingalls Ordinance No. 042825, designating the Town of Ingalls as the exclusive provider of water service within a four-mile radius of its corporate boundaries in Madison County, Indiana. The order, effective April 22, 2026, concludes an evidentiary proceeding that began with the Town's petition filed October 17, 2025, and included testimony from the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor before the February 2, 2026 hearing. Competing water utilities and developers operating near Ingalls should review their existing or planned service areas against the newly designated territory.

Duke Energy Indiana and Western Indiana Energy Service Area Boundary Changes

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved service area boundary modifications between Duke Energy Indiana, LLC and Western Indiana Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation, transferring territory in Sullivan County, Indiana from WIN Energy REMC to Duke Energy Indiana. The boundary change, located on U.S.G.S. Facet Map G-24-1, was requested by mutual agreement of both electricity suppliers under Ind. Code § 8-1-2.3-6(a)(2) to avoid a split site scenario. No affected electricity customer requested a hearing within the 20-day notice period, and the OUCC filed Notice of Intent to Not File Testimony. Both utilities must update the service territory mapping system within 30 days of this Order.

Atomic Mobile Inc. Certificate of Territorial Authority for Indiana Telecommunications Services

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission granted Atomic Mobile, Inc. a Certificate of Territorial Authority (CTA) to provide telecommunications services in Indiana. The Commission found due notice was given and no timely request for hearing was made during the 30-day posting period, so the CTA was issued without a hearing. The order imposes multiple compliance obligations on the certificate holder, including public utility fees, InTRAC relay access contact, 211 dialing coordination, E-911 service coordination with counties and PSAPs, Indiana Universal Service Fund assessments, 90-day notice filings for service commencement, and ongoing reporting requirements.

Indiana Michigan Power Company Alternative Regulatory Plan Approval

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an interim order on April 22, 2026, approving Indiana Michigan Power Company's Alternative Regulatory Plan establishing a new methodology for allocating the costs of Current Generation Resources between Indiana and Michigan retail jurisdictions. The plan sets retail jurisdictional allocation factors using Primary Allocation Factors from I&M's most recent Indiana and Michigan base rate cases (Cause No. 45933 and Case No. U-21461), subject to future adjustment only when I&M's wholesale demand and energy percentages change. The order affects I&M's approximately 484,000 retail customers in Indiana and 134,000 retail customers in Michigan. The Commission noted that because I&M has filed a parallel case in Michigan, the two state commissions' decisions must be consistent.

Mapleturn Utilities Wastewater Rate Increase Approved by Indiana IURC

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued a final order on April 22, 2026 approving new wastewater service rates for Mapleturn Utilities, Inc., a not-for-profit public utility serving approximately 673 customers in Morgan County, Indiana. The utility had originally requested an across-the-board rate increase of 49.26% yielding an annual increase of $249,206, but accepted the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor’s (OUCC) recommended increase of 44.84% generating an annual increase of $223,055. Because no hearing was requested under Ind. Code § 8-1-2-61.5 for small utilities with fewer than 8,000 customers, the Commission issued its order without a formal public hearing. The OUCC further recommended $675,000 in debt authorization for financing capital improvements, including a SCADA system and pipe maintenance.

Community Natural Gas GCA 168 Rate Decrease Approved

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued an order approving Community Natural Gas Co., Inc.'s Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA 168) for the billing months of May through July 2026. The reconciliation period (October–December 2025) produced an over-collection of $27,057, of which $13,555 will be returned to customers as a decrease in the estimated net cost of gas. The Commission's order found that the utility demonstrated compliance with Ind. Code § 8-1-2-42(g), including reasonable efforts to acquire gas supply at the lowest cost and to mitigate price volatility for customers in Gibson, Posey, Dubois, Spencer, Greene, Monroe, Pike, Warrick, Owen, and Sullivan Counties.

AMF Warns Against 23 Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Websites Operating in France

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has added 23 new websites to its blacklist of unauthorized crypto-asset service providers operating illegally in France. The newly identified websites include platforms such as agra-investissement.com, algosone.ai, bitcoin-xact.fr, bomiafx.com, and 18 others. Since the beginning of 2026, the AMF has systematically expanded its list of prohibited entities offering crypto-assets or digital asset services without authorization. The AMF maintains a publicly available whitelist of registered digital asset service providers and crypto-asset service providers for verification purposes.

Conditional Approval of Certain Routers Exemption From FCC Covered List

The FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has granted conditional approval to certain routers and exempted them from the FCC Covered List. The action, released April 22, 2026, is identified by DA/FCC# DA-26-390 and covers multiple dockets (18-89, 21-232, 21-233). Manufacturers and importers of affected router equipment should review the specific conditions to confirm compliance with FCC equipment authorization requirements.

Typhoon Sinlaku Communications Status Report – April 22, 2026

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released a communications status report on April 22, 2026 documenting infrastructure status following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The report is classified as informational, providing situational awareness to emergency responders and stakeholders monitoring communications network resilience. Available in DOCX, PDF, and TXT formats via FCC.gov.

Media Bureau Seeks Comment on TV Parental Guidelines Modernization

The FCC's Media Bureau is seeking public comment on whether and how the TV Parental Guidelines age ratings system should be modernized to remain responsive to contemporary parental concerns. The consultation, under Docket No. 19-41, requests input by May 22, 2026, with reply comments accepted through June 22, 2026 (DA-26-392). The Bureau specifically asks whether the existing ratings framework adequately addresses the issues parents face today when choosing television content for their children.

Ofgem Responds to Government Review on Energy Reform

Ofgem has published its formal response to the UK government's review of the energy regulator, announcing a major reform programme to address the scale of transformation underway in Great Britain's energy system. The response, delivered by Ofgem Director General Tim Jarvis, emphasises the need for systemic-level changes to keep pace with electrification and flexible energy system requirements. Ofgem states it will work with the government, consumer representatives, and the energy sector to implement reforms aimed at protecting consumers, attracting investment, and providing a stable environment for industry participants.

Final Determinations on CfD Scheme Disputes 2025

Ofgem has published its final determinations on Contracts for Difference scheme disputes arising during the 2025 delivery year. The determinations, accessible via a linked ZIP file, resolve Tier 2 disputes where applicants requested Ofgem's review after a Tier 1 review by the Delivery Body. Ofgem assessed whether the Delivery Body correctly applied the CfD Regulations and Allocation Framework based on the evidence available at the time of the original decision.

WVDEP Adopt-A-Highway Spring Cleanup Set April 25

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a registration deadline of April 17. The 2025 event drew more than 1,900 volunteers from over 250 groups who removed nearly 79,000 pounds of litter from almost 600 miles of roadway. The program, administered through WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), provides garbage bags, work gloves, and safety vests to volunteers, and handles disposal of collected trash. Participants must be at least 12 years old; groups can register by calling 1-800-322-5530 or emailing dep.aah@wv.gov.

Leslie v. State - Order Affirming District Court Judgment and Sentence

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the Natrona County District Court's December 5, 2025, Judgment and Sentence against Appellant Mathew Nick Leslie, who entered an unconditional guilty plea to eight counts of sexual exploitation of children in violation of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-4-303(b)(iv). The court imposed 4 to 6 years concurrent on six counts and 7 to 10 years consecutive on two counts. Court-appointed appellate counsel's Motion to Withdraw was granted following the court's review of the Anders brief.

Memorial Hospital of Converse County v. Gates — Governmental Immunity Cap Applies to $3.2M Verdict

The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed the District Court of Converse County and held that Memorial Hospital of Converse County's liability for a medical malpractice verdict is capped at $1 million under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, notwithstanding a $3.2 million jury verdict. The Court rejected the plaintiff's argument that the Hospital had waived governmental immunity by operating a statewide commercial healthcare enterprise, finding the statutory limitation on the waiver of governmental immunity applies regardless. The Hospital and Dr. Jonathan L. Grosdidier had appealed after the district court entered judgment for the full $3.2 million verdict.

Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share of Home Buyers as First-Time Buying Falls to Record Low

NAR's 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, based on a survey of 6,103 recent home buyers conducted July 2025, finds Baby Boomers represent 42% of all home buyers (unchanged) while first-time buyers fell to just 21% of all purchases, the lowest share since NAR began collecting data in 1981. Younger Millennials saw the steepest decline in first-time buying, dropping from 71% to 60%. The report covers home purchases between July 2024 and June 2025 across all generations from Gen Z (4% of buyers) through the Silent Generation (4%).

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.5% Increase in March

The National Association of REALTORS® released its March 2026 Pending Home Sales report showing a 1.5% month-over-month increase and a 1.1% year-over-year decrease in pending home sales. Regional results varied, with the South (+3.9% MoM, +2.3% YoY) and Northeast (+4.4% MoM) posting gains while the Midwest and West declined. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted that contract signings rose despite higher mortgage rates, pointing to pent-up housing demand. Kansas City, MO-KS led all metros with a 14.9% year-over-year gain.