AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDisaster Relief & Cash Flow: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says FEMA approved $2.1M for Hoosiers hit by August storms, while the SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans; residents can also use new “one-stop shops” in Delaware and Madison counties to handle FEMA, insurance, housing, and SBA help. Power Restoration: One week after power returned to most homes in Gary, Ind., residents say recovery is still stuck—especially for FEMA applicants waiting on inspections. Small-Business Funding: H&R Block opened its third annual Fund Her Future grant, offering four women-owned businesses $45,000 each plus a year of tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and business-structure support (applications through Sept. 22). Trade & Tariffs: U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act to roll back new tariffs, arguing small businesses and families are paying the bill. Supply Chain Rules: CBP issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on “Heightened Import Disclosures” to boost supply-chain visibility and stop illicit imports. Energy Costs: A House hearing highlighted how state and local natural gas bans can raise costs for households and small businesses. Tech & Advertising: A federal judge ordered Google to change ad practices but spared a breakup of its ad tech business, a win for small businesses that rely on ad tools to reach customers.
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