AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTax Fight: Washington unions poured millions into the campaign to keep Initiative 645’s high-earners income tax, outspending the repeal effort as voters head to the ballot. Local Families & Hiring: Allegheny County paid parental leave supporters rallied after the proposal was revised, including shorter leave and exemptions for smaller employers. SME Energy Costs: Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa launched the “Lucky Light” solar initiative to power 1,000 small businesses, positioning it as an economic boost for entrepreneurs. Payments Pressure: Australia’s upcoming card surcharge ban is set to leave small retailers squeezed by bank processing fees, with owners warning they’ll lose margins or customers. Grants & Fraud Controls: Hennepin County’s sheriff probe into alleged small-business recovery grant fraud is stalled over missing documents, even though no taxpayer money was reportedly paid out. Tech for Small Firms: Android rolled out easier, safer password and passkey transfers between managers—aimed at reducing risky workarounds for busy business owners. Startup & Community Growth: Troy University’s SBDC is launching “Weekend Ventures,” a hands-on three-day intensive to help students turn ideas into real business plans. Data Center Spotlight: Pearl Technology opened its Bloomington data center tour, highlighting secure, expandable infrastructure serving local businesses. Space Patent: GalaxEye secured a US patent for OptoSAR, strengthening India’s private space and deep-tech momentum.
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