At the US Conference of Mayors' annual meeting in Reno on June 6, the gathering of mayors passed a resolution urging Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act for cannabis businesses. The SAFE Banking...
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) recently introduced legislation that would allow borrowers to refinance federal student loans at zero percent interest. The Zero-Percent Student Loan Refinancing Act ...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), along with state banking associations from 44 starts, is urging the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) not to allow its proposed statemen...
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) Cybersecurity Special Report maintains middle market firm cybersecurity threats are multidirectional, with more skilled criminals targeting the segment. ...
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment to better understand the climate-related financial risks related to derivatives and commodities. Specifically, public resp...
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U.S. Sens. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation last week to make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans for their employees. The Simplifying S...
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A bipartisan group of Congressmembers recently urged the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finalize the average income test rule under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LI...
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A bipartisan group of legislators recently introduced a bill in the House that would deny foreign tax credits and other tax benefits to companies that pay taxes to Russia and Belarus. The Support ...
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Justice Department officials have detailed a complaint against a former Ozone Networks, Inc. d/b/a OpenSea product manager in connection with a Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) insider trading scheme. Au...
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter Tuesday to the CEO of Wells Fargo urging the bank related to address its recent issues related to risk management and minority hiring practices. Brown, ...
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