Treasury Department distributes $57 million to 12 states for small business support programs. The Department of the Treasury announced the first awardees of their technical assistance grant for…
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Commerce Department Launches Capital Readiness Program
Awardees receive competitive technical assistance through support networks. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the first awardees of the Capital Readiness Program under the American Rescue Plan Act…
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Treasury Department Releases Data on Pandemic Recovery Fund
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds supported local government projects and services. The Department of the Treasury released its data recording the use of the American Rescue Plan…
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USDA Launches Procurement Forecast to Boost Competition
The tool supports access to opportunities for small businesses to contract with the department. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new tool designed to assist…
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FTC Enforces Order Against False “Made in USA” Claims
Motorcross and ATV parts maker misled customers regarding the origins of products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its final ruling against Cycra, a manufacturer of motocross…
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Mastercard Ordered to Stop Blocking Competition
FTC finalizes consent ordering for illegal business tactics, restricting debit payment transactions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that addresses Mastercard’s illegal tactics which…
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States are Passing Legislation to Help Veterans
Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania have measures to assist with such things as business loans, nonprofit fundraising, and tax relief. State governors and legislatures are approving laws that provide…
Read MoreFTC Finds Mastercard Violated Durbin Amendment
Order submitted to stop the company’s block of competing processing networks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found Mastercard’s online business practices to be a violation of the…
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DOE Accepting Applications for Energy Efficiency Funding
$250 million being provided through low-interest loans. The Department of Energy has opened applications for the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. Up to $250 million…
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National Labor Relations Board Proposes Update
Trade groups concerned by possible negative impact joint-employer status. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking suggesting potential changes to the joint-employer…
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