AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHemp Policy Shift: The Senate passed a bipartisan bill that delays a looming federal hemp ban through Dec. 11, 2026, giving Minnesota farmers, brewers, and small businesses more time to plan. Local Business & Tax Pressure: DoorDash is pushing back on Washington, D.C.’s new 20-cent delivery fee meant to fund food access, arguing it hits small businesses and working families hardest. Supply Chain Funding: The SBA launched its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, offering up to $20M in non-dilutive awards to small firms expanding domestic manufacturing in areas like advanced metals, materials, and energy components. Fraud Crackdown: Federal prosecutors say a Georgia fraud ring tried to steal $17.5M in pandemic relief via bogus Employee Retention Credit claims, with multiple defendants sentenced. Data Center Backlash: Trump warned Texas that resisting data centers is a “mistake,” as communities debate the tradeoff between investment and local impacts. Disaster Relief Update: FEMA denied Michigan’s appeal for tornado-assistance grants, leaving survivors to rely on other support and SBA low-interest loans.
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