Disaster Relief Push: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked the SBA to issue low-interest disaster loans as April storms and flooding drag on, seeking a Rapid Administrative Disaster Declaration for multiple counties while FEMA decisions still stall. Immigration Shock to Main Street: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians) is creating immediate legal and economic uncertainty for small employers and workers, including in places like Coldwater, where businesses face looming I-9/E-Verify re-verification fallout. Farm Bill Fight Over Food Aid: Congress is expected to tackle the Farm Bill before it expires, with some Republicans seeking cuts and restrictions that could hit SNAP and WIC—key lifelines for rural small businesses and farmers. SBA Program Update: The SBA issued a policy update clarifying warehousing investments for SBIC applicants, aiming to make pre-licensure dealmaking more predictable. Export Grants for Small Firms: Montana’s Commerce Department says $800,000 in STEP grants are available to help small businesses fund international marketing and trade-show participation. Local Growth Wins: Wyoming recognized UplinkRobotics with an SBA Spirit of Wyoming award, highlighting homegrown tech manufacturing and inspection drones.