AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Equity: A Clark County, Washington housing deed still carries “white race only” restrictive covenant language in 1,367 properties, and while unenforceable today, the legacy continues to shape neighborhood access. Energy Costs: Pennsylvania lawmakers held a hearing on electric bill spikes, pointing to power-plant retirements and grid reliability risks as demand rises. Small-Business Payments: Visa and UMSI launched a smartphone-based contactless card acceptance option for small merchants, aiming to cut POS terminal costs. AI Adoption Gap: New federal data shows big firms are pulling ahead on AI use while smaller businesses under 20 employees lag. Fraud Crackdown: The FBI charged Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePena with allegedly misusing $1.5M in COVID small-business loans for his campaign, taxes, and personal debts. App Store Fight: Apple filed in court proposing up to 15% commissions on external iOS purchase links, with lower rates for small-business developers. Manufacturing Training: Apple opened an advanced manufacturing learning center in Houston to give SMEs hands-on equipment access and training. Agriculture & Veterans: U.S. Rep. Ben Cline highlighted a Veterans Entrepreneurship Act pilot to expand SBA-backed training for eligible veterans.
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