AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGun-Print Crackdown: California advanced AB 2047 to require 3D printers sold in the state to block software that could print firearm parts, a move supporters say targets “ghost guns” and critics call sweeping surveillance. Disaster Relief for SMBs: FEMA and SBA opened or expanded disaster recovery centers in Michigan and Illinois, with SBA disaster loans available for eligible businesses and nonprofits (including up to $2M in some cases) and clear warnings about FEMA recovery scams and identity theft. Antitrust Pressure on Media Deals: California and 11 states sued to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, arguing it could raise prices and squeeze workers, setting up a major legal fight. SMB Tech & Compliance: The Pentagon suspended CMMC Phase 2 cybersecurity requirements for small defense contractors, pausing a costly compliance push while a reform task force reviews the program. Bankruptcy Stress Signal: Bankruptcy filings rose, with small-business reorganization filings up sharply, pointing to Main Street strain amid higher rates and inflation. Local Business Impact: Quaker Steak & Lube closed its Boardman, Ohio location, citing lease and market factors.
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