AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Recovery: One week after power returned in Gary, Ind., residents say recovery is still stuck—especially for FEMA aid applicants who report no follow-up after filing. Small-Business Support & Events: Minneapolis’ Mile of Music highlighted local merchants with live performances, while Glen Ellyn’s Prism Market returns Sept. 5 to spotlight independent makers and shops. Policy & Compliance: St. Paul, Minn. set 2027 minimum wage rates that vary by business size, with new pay scales starting Jan. 1 and shifting again July 1. Tax & Regulation: Cameroon’s tax chief is consulting private-sector groups, including chambers representing small businesses, ahead of the 2027 finance bill. Trade & Supply Chains: U.S. CBP announced an advance notice aimed at tighter import disclosures to improve supply-chain visibility and curb illicit imports that undercut U.S. businesses. Workplace Rights: A South Australian tribunal backed a “right to disconnect” claim, finding out-of-hours messaging pressure violated protections for salon apprentices.
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