Prohibit Private Equity Ownership of Single-Family Homes

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF3173 during the 94th Legislature 2025-2026 session, prohibiting private equity companies from owning single-family homes. The bill advanced through the Housing and Homelessness Prevention and Judiciary and Public Safety committees before receiving a favorable report from the Finance Committee. Sponsors include Senators Boldon, Clark, Mohamed, Abeler, and Putnam.

CABLE HOUND trademark, underground cable locator device

USPTO registered the CABLE HOUND trademark (Serial No. TM73251816) for an underground cable locator device comprising a tone source, tone probe, and receiver unit. The trademark was originally filed on February 28, 1980. Trademark registration provides the holder with exclusive rights to the mark for the designated goods in the United States.

Aquauno Video - Electronic Watering Timers Trademark Registration

USPTO registered trademark TM74707605 for AQUAUNO VIDEO covering electronic timers for watering systems. The trademark was originally filed on July 28, 1995 and achieved registered status on April 2, 2026. This grants the trademark holder exclusive rights to use this mark in connection with electronic watering timer products.

VIDEOGUARD Trademark Registration - Conditional Access Security System

The USPTO registered trademark TM74403401 for VIDEOGUARD on April 2, 2026. The trademark covers security systems for conditional access to television broadcasts consisting of encoders, plastic encoded cards with embedded microprocessors, and decoders. The original application was filed June 18, 1993.

CABLE-DOCK trademark registration for computer stand vehicle mount

The USPTO registered trademark TM75391803 for CABLE-DOCK covering computer stands designed to be mounted in vehicles. The trademark was filed on November 17, 1997, and reached registered status on April 2, 2026. This registration grants the trademark holder exclusive rights to the CABLE-DOCK mark in Class 009 (computers and scientific instruments).

E-Z Reader Trademark Registration - Reading Glasses

The USPTO officially registered trademark TM74458069 for E-Z READER covering reading glasses. The trademark was filed on November 15, 1993, and registration became effective April 2, 2026, establishing federal trademark protection for the mark in Class 009 (Computing & Electronics).

HB1361 repeals Colorado pay for success program

HB1361 repeals Colorado pay for success program

Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve

Colorado General Assembly passed HB1363, temporarily reducing the state's general fund reserve requirement. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session, affecting state budget management and fiscal policy.

Criminal Offenses Related to Critical Infrastructure Metals

Colorado HB 26-1101 adds criminal offenses related to critical infrastructure components to existing commodity metals offenses. The bill passed the Colorado Senate on April 6, 2026 (6-1 vote) after passing the House on March 27, 2026 (54-7 vote). Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Espenoza (D), Rep. Soper (R), Sen. Lindstedt (D), Sen. Pelton (R), and others.

Repeal of Obsolete Statutory Reporting Requirements

The Colorado General Assembly passed HB1295, repealing obsolete statutory reporting requirements that have been fulfilled. The bill removes entities from compliance obligations that are no longer active, streamlining administrative requirements. Affected parties include state agencies and regulated entities previously subject to these now-obsolete reporting mandates.