Migration & Taxes: Washington millionaires are reportedly eyeing Florida real estate as a new millionaire income tax in the Pacific Northwest boosts the appeal of Florida’s 0% income tax and $0 capital gains. Healthcare Costs: Some healthcare workers are dropping health insurance due to affordability pressures, raising concerns about delayed care and strain on already-stretched systems. Local Business Ownership: Durham’s “Keep It Durham-Owned” initiative is pushing employee ownership models, highlighting a path for small firms to stay local and worker-run. Postal Access: USPS is facing backlash over plans to permanently close the shuttered Allston post office in Boston, with officials saying the neighborhood was promised a replacement. Employee Ownership Success: In North Carolina, a violin shop’s workers became owners after banks balked—using specialized cooperative lending and legal help to finance the transition. Banking Regulation: The Fed is working on raising bank oversight thresholds, which could reduce compliance burdens for some lenders and spur consolidation. Small-Business Workforce Training: Maine received a $5M SBA grant to expand no-cost manufacturing classes at community colleges. Energy Costs for SMBs: A new Elgin solar project is expected to cut power bills for low- and moderate-income households and also benefit three small businesses. Cash-Flow Reality: A Xero report finds U.S. small businesses are getting paid late, with average payment delays adding up to major working-capital stress. Banking Product Update: Chase launched a Data Security Center to help customers manage connected apps and third-party data sharing. Restaurant Distress: A Village Inn franchisee in Florida filed Chapter 11, citing hurricane fallout, weak sales, and rising costs.