AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBroadband Funding: Alaska cleared the way for more rural homes to qualify for BEAD support, potentially adding 5,000+ properties to high-speed internet eligibility. Tariffs & Costs: New Mexico estimates Trump tariffs have cost $344M since Jan. 2025—about $402 per household—hitting sectors like medical supplies. Payments & Credit Card Policy: A Montana small-business owner warns the Durbin‑Marshall credit card bill could cut interchange revenue that funds fraud protection and affordable credit, raising costs and tightening lending. Trade Disruption: JPMorgan data shows middle-market firms sent 20% less money to Chinese suppliers, but it’s unclear whether production moved or just rerouted. Small-Business Cash Flow: A working-capital report flags $1.7T in trapped corporate cash, with accounts receivable driving the biggest share and extended customer payment terms. Local Business Rules: Ocean City’s zoning fight with a home mushroom grower ended with the business withdrawing its appeal. Disaster Relief: SBA disaster loans opened for Idaho counties hit by March storms, including options for homeowners, renters, and businesses/nonprofits. Tech & Ops: A hearing on “reliable water” for data centers highlighted ratepayer and small-business rate impacts as digital infrastructure expands.
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