Disaster Relief: The SBA is reminding Hawaii businesses, private nonprofits, and residents that low-interest disaster loan applications are due June 14 for March 10–24 storm damage, with physical damage and economic injury options (plus potential mitigation increases). Disaster Relief (Mainland): SBA also announced low-interest drought EIDL availability across multiple Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and Wyoming counties, helping small businesses and private nonprofits recover from April 1 drought-related losses. Fraud Crackdown: A former Suffolk County corrections officer was ordered to repay nearly $55,000 tied to fraudulent pandemic loans and unemployment benefits, including falsified PPP applications. Local Business Support: U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie launched a “Lunch with a Legislator” series, meeting Latino professionals and small business owners in Allentown to hear priorities firsthand. Small Business Confidence: A U.S. Chamber index shows small business owners still see their own businesses as healthy, but confidence in local and national economies is slipping—along with hiring and investment plans. Immigration Rules Impacting Owners: A USCIS memo signals tighter scrutiny for people seeking green cards from within the U.S., potentially forcing many applicants to complete consular processing abroad.