News from January 2026
By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026
Kansas small business owners are urging state legislators to address issues that impact their ability to operate effectively as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 17, 2026
The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG), co-chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bank of England, has released a public statement offering guidance to financial institutions and authorities on transitioning to technology that can...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced that U.S.-headquartered companies will be exempt from the OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax rules.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced the launch of a new platform called "Working Family Tax Cuts: Ushering in a New Golden Age."
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the United States is withdrawing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), effective immediately.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent delivered remarks at the Economic Club of Minnesota, where he outlined the Trump administration’s economic policies and contrasted them with those of the previous administration.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026
In Minnesota, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing widespread government benefits fraud that has resulted in significant losses for taxpayers.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026
Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent hosted a meeting in Washington with finance ministers and senior officials from several countries to discuss measures for strengthening and diversifying supply chains for critical minerals, including...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Small Business in advance of a hearing titled, “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” The...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Navigating federal employment laws is a key concern for small businesses, as noncompliance can lead to complaints, fines, and lawsuits.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
In December, 33% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk have issued a no-action letter concerning swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations for certain binary and bounded swap contracts.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Coin Center has outlined its main policy objectives for 2026, focusing on regulatory clarity and user protections in the cryptocurrency sector.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig has announced the launch of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), a group intended to provide expertise and recommendations on innovation in financial markets.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $169 million in new grants through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Iowa has become the first state to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for a Returning Education to the States Waiver, giving state officials increased flexibility over federal education funding.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has invited tribal leaders to a consultation regarding the Indian Education Partnership Interagency Agreements (IAA) with the Department of Interior and the Department of Labor.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Elmira High School in New York as part of the Department of Education’s national History Rocks!
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited An Achievable Dream Middle & High School in Newport News, Virginia, as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s national History Rocks!
By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it reached consensus on a new accountability framework for higher education institutions, concluding the final session of its Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-driven...
