AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection & Voting Access: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sen. Tom Umberg’s “Protect Our Polls Act” (SB 884), adding safeguards against voter intimidation and arrests by federal agents near polling places. Export Growth: Guam’s Guam State Trade Expansion Program (Guam STEP) is now accepting applications (deadline Oct. 2), offering export training, financial help, and market access for small businesses. Small-Business Banking: American Express launched a high-yield Business Savings account (2.95% APY) for eligible U.S. small businesses, designed to pair with Business Checking. Consumer Costs & Local Impact: Rising beef prices are squeezing restaurants, with one Oklahoma operator saying ground beef costs nearly doubled and planning a menu price jump. Local Tech Visibility: RecensioAI found many small businesses are “invisible” to Google and AI search due to missing basic profile details like website, phone, and regular hours. Payments Fees Crackdown: Corpay (formerly FleetCor) agreed to a $100M FTC settlement over alleged hidden fees affecting many small businesses. AI Policy Push: A House subcommittee hearing focused on what digital assets could mean for small businesses, as lawmakers debate clearer rules. Data Center Power Fight: The Ratepayer Protection Act advanced in the House and faces Senate roadblocks, targeting how data centers cover rising electricity costs.
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