News from February 2026
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a range of major transportation projects across the state, focusing on highway expansion, safety improvements, and local mobility initiatives.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 22, 2026
The Texas Transportation Commission held its January 2026 meeting in Austin, where members discussed recent winter weather response efforts and future transportation planning.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino reported on significant fentanyl seizures by CBP officers in New Orleans as well as recent agricultural enforcement statistics since October 2025 in a series of February 2026 posts.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
As the Daytona 500 approaches, a presidential message has been released recognizing the event as an important American tradition.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
On February 15, 2026, a presidential message marked Susan B. Anthony Day by recognizing the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a leading advocate for human dignity and women’s rights in American history.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
President extends Lunar New Year greetings, highlights Asian American contributions President Joe Biden issued a message to mark the Lunar New Year, sending greetings to millions of people of Asian heritage in the United States and around the world.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT).
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the completion of a significant public-private initiative aimed at improving cybersecurity and risk management for artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2025, showing a net TIC inflow of $44.9 billion for the month.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
The President and First Lady issued a message to mark Ash Wednesday, joining Christians in the United States and worldwide in observing the beginning of Lent.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the winners of the 20th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE), which recognizes significant achievements in safety and health within the residential...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
A bankruptcy clawback is a process where businesses may be required to return payments received from a customer who later files for bankruptcy.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will hold its 2026 Small Business Day on March 17 in Albany.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
New York residents are currently paying the highest auto insurance premiums in the United States, with rates averaging $1,500 more per year than the national average.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the winners of the 2025 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The multifamily rental market is showing signs of slowing down after a period of strong growth during the pandemic, according to economists at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has responded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to eliminate the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The housing market in 2026 is expected to face several ongoing challenges, including economic policy uncertainty, a softening labor market, and persistent affordability issues.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in partnership with Professional Builder magazine, has announced the official show homes for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS).
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Oregon regarding its Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE).
