SBA Disaster Loan Deadline for Washington Storm Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Washington that the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for physical damage caused by the 2025 Severe Winter Storms is April 27, 2026. Loan amounts can cover repairs and mitigation efforts, with interest rates as low as 2.875% for homeowners and 4% for businesses.

SBA Drought Relief Available for Utah Businesses and Nonprofits

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Utah that federal disaster loans are available due to drought. The deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is April 27, 2026, with a 60-day grace period.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Colorado Drought Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Colorado that federal disaster loans are available due to drought. The application deadline for economic injury loans is April 27, 2026, with a 60-day grace period thereafter.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Idaho Businesses Affected by Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Idaho that the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for economic damages caused by drought is April 27, 2026. These Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) can provide up to $2 million for working capital needs.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for NC Businesses Affected by Tropical Depression Chantal

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for economic losses caused by Tropical Depression Chantal is April 27, 2026. These Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) can be used for working capital needs.

SBA Announces Grocery Guarantee for Food Affordability

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new "Grocery Guarantee" under its International Trade Loan (ITL) Program, offering a 90% federal guarantee on loans for small businesses in the agriculture and logistics sectors. This initiative aims to increase capital availability to expand food production and distribution, with the goal of reducing consumer grocery costs.

National Small Business Week 2026 Award Winners Announced

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the state and territory Small Business Persons of the Year for National Small Business Week 2026. The awards ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2026, with Administrator Kelly Loeffler recognizing various honorees. The event aims to celebrate small businesses as key economic drivers.

Implementation of Return of Title IV Funds Regulations

The U.S. Department of Education has published final regulations regarding the return of Title IV, HEA funds (R2T4), effective July 1, 2026. These amendments to 34 CFR 668.22 introduce new requirements for documenting student withdrawals and calculating financial aid returns for students withdrawing on or after the effective date.

James Nelson Holloway II v. Warden Bowers - Habeas Corpus Denied

The District Court of Massachusetts denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by James Nelson Holloway II, a detainee at F.M.C. Devens. The court dismissed the case after a preliminary review, finding the petitioner was not entitled to relief.

Law amending oil, petroleum, natural gas reserves security

The Polish Dziennik Ustaw has published a new law amending regulations concerning oil, petroleum, and natural gas reserves security. This amendment also modifies the law on the National Fiscal Administration, impacting the framework for ensuring national fuel security.