AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisaster Deadlines: Wisconsin storm victims have one month left to apply for FEMA help or SBA physical disaster loans for April 13–23 flooding; FEMA applications are due Aug. 31 via DisasterAssistance.gov, 1-800-621-3362, or a Disaster Recovery Center. Regulatory Relief: Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Ben Cline introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, pushing agencies to better weigh the economic costs of proposed rules on small firms and consider lighter alternatives. AI for SMBs: Iowa and local chambers are helping small businesses adopt AI without big-company IT teams—Oshkosh’s Chamber is running a free Aug. 27 workshop (“Small Business B(AI)sics”) to build practical AI plans. Trade Pressure: New tariff rounds tied to forced-labor claims are projected to add about $900 per U.S. household in 2026, raising costs for everyday goods. Fraud Crackdown: CBP says it uncovered over $1B in additional duties under its Enforce and Protect Act program, targeting duty evasion schemes that undercut U.S. businesses. Food Access Disruption: USDA actions are cutting SNAP access for some local food hubs, including Kauaʻi’s Mālama Kauaʻi, after the agency reclassified it as a delivery route rather than a farmers market.
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