Duquesne Light Rate Filing Acceptance

FERC Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a delegated order accepting Duquesne Light Company's February 2026 filing of revisions to its formula transmission rate in Attachment H-17A. The acceptance was made under Docket ER26-1426, with PJM Interconnection L.L.C. as the recipient. This is a routine rate proceeding conclusion.

Southwest Power Pool Generator Interconnection Agreement Acceptance

FERC issued a letter order accepting Southwest Power Pool's filing of a Generator Interconnection Agreement with Hecate Energy Sooner Solar LLC and AEP Oklahoma. The agreement was accepted as filed under docket ER26-1312. This routine administrative action allows the interconnection agreement to take effect without modification.

Denial of Rehearing - Ghiorzi v. PJM Interconnection

FERC issued a notice denying rehearing by operation of law in Ghiorzi v. PJM Interconnection (Docket EL25-72) on April 6, 2026. The rehearing request from Theresa and Alfred Ghiorzi regarding their complaint against PJM Interconnection was denied because the Commission did not act within the statutory timeframe. FERC is providing for further consideration of the underlying matter.

Salina Pumped Storage Project Part 12 Assessment Extension

FERC's Atlanta Regional Office issued a Delegated Order granting the Grand River Dam Authority an extension of time to submit the 12th Part 12 Comprehensive Assessment Report for the Salina Pumped Storage Project (P-2524). The extension responds to the April 2, 2026 request. This is a routine administrative action that extends a compliance deadline without modifying substantive requirements.

Market-Based Rate Authorization for Battery Energy Storage Systems

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a letter order accepting market-based rate authority filings from Vaca Dixon BESS LLC and Arges BESS LLC. The order approves tariffs under dockets ER26-729 and ER26-730, granting the battery energy storage systems authorization to sell power at market-based rates. This is a routine administrative acceptance of a completed application process.

Animal market fee revisions vetoed

Wisconsin Senate Bill 622 was vetoed by Governor Tony Evers on April 6, 2026. The bill would have amended Wisconsin Statutes sections 95.68, 95.69, and 95.71 to modify fee structures for animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and animal transport vehicles. Because the veto sustains, no statutory changes take effect and existing fee requirements under Wisconsin administrative code remain in place.

Broadband Expansion Tax Exemption Bill Vetoed

Wisconsin Governor vetoed SB176 on April 6, 2026, blocking a proposed income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and federal high-cost program funding. The bill had passed both chambers with bipartisan support (Senate 20-13, Assembly 60-34) but was ultimately rejected. No tax exemption for broadband providers will take effect as a result of this legislation.

Anticoagulant Rodenticide Sales and Use Restrictions

New York Assembly Bill A10795 prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides throughout the state. The law also prohibits the use of both first-generation and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within 500 feet of any wildlife habitat area. Retailers and distributors must immediately cease sales of affected products.

Legislative Review and Approval of Chapter 115: Education Personnel Credentialing Rule

The Maine Legislature passed LD2175 on April 6, 2026, completing legislative review of Chapter 115, the Department of Education's Major Substantive Rule regarding credentialing of education personnel. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Kelly Murphy and passed with a vote of 80-63 in the House. The State Board of Education submitted the rule for required legislative review under Maine law.

Grants to Reduce Mortgage Rates for Homebuyers

The Maine Legislature passed LD2077, establishing a grant program to reduce mortgage rates for homebuyers. The bill passed the House on April 2, 2026 (78-66) and the Senate on April 6, 2026 (20-12), receiving approval as amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-935). The legislation is referred to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development.