AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health & Courts: Guam’s DPHSS confirmed 2 more lab-confirmed pertussis cases, bringing 2026 totals to 13, as officials push vaccinations and contact tracing; in the Northern Mariana Islands, a mother and daughter were sentenced in a Public School System procurement fraud and money-laundering case tied to “ghost” education purchases. Disaster Relief: SBA disaster loan centers are active for storm and tornado damage across parts of Illinois/Indiana, with deadlines still looming for other recent disasters. Local Business Spotlight: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy won an SBA National Small Business Week award for rural childcare growth, while Rhode Island’s Café S.O.U.L. earned Citizens Bank’s Small Business Community Champion recognition. Tech & Small Business Costs: Santa Clara County sued Meta over scam ads, alleging the platform profits from fraudulent listings that can drain budgets for legitimate local sellers. Policy Pressure: A retailer urged lawmakers to cut credit card processing fees that add up for households and small businesses.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.