HUD: Agency Announces Voluntary Compliance Agreement with Multnomah County Homeless Services Department in Oregon
Ensures Residents Have Equal Access to Housing Services Today, HUD announced that Multnomah County, Oregon, and the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department have agreed to stop dispensing assistance to the county’s homeless population based on race, color, and national origin in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights…
ICBA: OpenAI & ICBA Announce Strategic Alliance to Bring Frontier AI Cybersecurity Capabilities to Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and OpenAI today announced a landmark strategic alliance opens in a new tabto help community banks access AI-enabled cybersecurity capabilities, training, and peer-to-peer engagement. The alliance builds on ICBA’s broader advocacy to ensure community banks are included as advanced AI capabilities are developed and deployed. Earlier this year, ICBA led…
HUD: Secretary Turner to Co-Chair the Task Force on Manufactured Housing Innovation
Following President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order, Secretary Turner will now co-chair the Task Force on Manufactured Housing Innovation to unleash more affordable and innovative housing. The Executive Order, Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People, established this task force to create a whole-of-government approach to ensure our nation is modernizing federal housing programs…
SBA: Nearly 700 Noncompliant 8(a) Firms Referred to GSA to Conduct Contract Audits
Firms Face GSA Contract Review After Removal from SBA 8(a) Program Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) referred 689 firms that were removed from its 8(a) Business Development Program to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for a comprehensive review of their previous government contract awards. Earlier this year, the firms were removed from…
ABA: Next Generation of Bank Leaders Recognized with 2026 Emerging Leader Awards
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2026 recipients of its annual ABA Emerging Leader Awards, which recognize the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. “The talent and dedication of this year’s ABA Emerging Leaders reflect a passion for…
SBA: Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video
Celebrating 250 Years of Free Enterprise, Five Small Businesses Compete for a Share of $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the special broadcast event for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition is now streaming globally on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes special features five small businesses competing…
ABA: Foundation Marks 24th Annual Get Smart About Credit Day with Expanded Financial Education Resources
The American Bankers Association Foundation is celebrating the 24th annual Get Smart About Credit Day with the release of expanded resources designed to help bankers provide teens and young adults with practical financial education. Get Smart About Credit is a year-round, national campaign that kicks off annually on the third Thursday of October, which falls on Oct….
SBA: Million Dollar Pitch Competition to Stream on Prime Video and YouTube on October 20th
Five entrepreneurs will take the stage to compete, alongside Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, Joe Gebbia, and Dean Cain on October 20th Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its Million Dollar Pitch Competition will stream starting October 20 on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes contest, hosted by Dean Cain and judged by celebrity entrepreneurs Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and…
CFPB: New Initiative Announced to Address OCC-Uncovered Debanking by Large Banks
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the next step in its work to advance President Trump’s fight against the debanking of businesses and individuals on the basis of their constitutionally protected rights, including support of President Trump, MAGA, pro-life causes, and industries disfavored by the Left. The CFPB will address any consumer harm…
ABA: Foundation Announces 2026 Community Commitment Award Winners
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual awards recognize banks for extraordinary service to their local communities in seven specific categories ranging from affordable housing to serving military families. The winners will be recognized at ABA’s Annual Convention in Salt Lake City…