SME Tax Relief: Kentucky is urging small businesses to apply for its Small Business Tax Credit, offering $3,500–$25,000 based on jobs and new equipment/tech investment. Contracting & Growth: A Yakima contracting forum drew 200+ registrants to connect contractors and small businesses with new work, with exhibitor numbers jumping year over year. Workforce Policy: South Korea’s 2026–2030 SME workforce plan targets AI talent for manufacturing, expanding practical training and internship periods to tackle youth job shortages and hiring mismatches. Cost Pressures & Regulation: Denver’s universal recycling and composting ordinance starts now, requiring many businesses to set up services and submit waste diversion plans with license renewals. Business Risk From Policy: A proposed Victoria WFH law could push remote-capable roles offshore, according to an offshoring expert warning of up to 30% job risk. Tariff Readiness: Fiji launched a Basic Tariff Literacy Toolkit to help businesses understand how regulated prices are set and how to participate in consultations. Local Business Backlash: Arvada’s paid parking proposal for Olde Town sparked outcry from business owners worried about closures. Broadband Access: Alaska can now redirect BEAD savings to newly identified unserved areas, potentially adding 5,000+ properties to high-speed internet funding eligibility. Fraud & Homelessness Funding: A U.S. House subcommittee asked LA Mayor Karen Bass to testify over alleged misallocation concerns in the homelessness system—raising worries about impacts on small businesses. Climate-to-Cashflow Risk: Coverage highlights how El Niño should be treated as an economic risk, affecting costs, taxes, trade, and household spending.