U.S. Department of Commerce
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Katherine Loughead, a senior policy analyst with the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, recently made recommendations to improve Wisconsin’s tax structure and competitiveness in her testimony before the state legislature’s Committee on Ways and Means.
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The social media giant Meta, formerly Facebook, secured a legal victory after a federal appeals court dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by several U.S. states seeking to break up the company, citing a lack of proof that the firm's data policies damaged competition.
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Former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan settled his March wager that Bitcoin will hit $1 million in just 90 days while warning the public that he believes that hyperinflation is imminent.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has launched the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) competition.
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The president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the 13th annual China Business Conference leadership and action are needed regarding the U.S.-China relationship.
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The FTC announced in a recent press release that it has filed a lawsuit to stop a supplier of VoIP from sending millions of illegal robocalls over its network to consumers nationwide after receiving warnings to discontinue.
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Samuel Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testified before the US Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law today, urging lawmakers to take a proactive role in regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and fostering a cooperative relationship between the government and the AI industry.
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International Trade Administration recently signed an agreement with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development to facilitate exports and foreign direct investment.
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A North Carolina town is getting a $1.3 million federal grant for an infrastructure project that will boost business expansion, job creation and the local economy.
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Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have reintroduced the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, which aims to encourage domestic printed circuit board (PCB) production to help decrease American reliance on China.
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A joint federal initiative has been launched to develop a network of skilled employees to fill the workforce requirements of foreign firms with new or expanding U.S. operations.
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The United States will host an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting in Detroit on May 27.
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SEC has confirmed new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce played host to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the inaugural visit to push forward a U.S.-Bangladesh commercial partnership.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point increase in its three key interest rates, in response to high inflation pressures in the euro area.
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter on May 9 to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) outlining his committee's priorities. McHenry said in the letter that a top priority is ensuring that innovation can thrive in the U.S., and he believes that in order for that to happen, Congress needs to pass a comprehensive bill laying out regulations for digital assets.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments to a confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds.
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Tribal nations and native-owned businesses are getting support in reaching a global audience thanks to a strategic-partnership agreement between the federal government and a nonprofit.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a report examining how effectively intellectual property rights are protected by U.S. global trade partners.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments that modernize the disclosure requirements for issuers' equity securities repurchases, according to a news release.