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Biggest Recruiting Misses That Changed Texas A&M Football
The Texas A&M Aggies know how to use the recruiting trail, but which misses have led to the program becoming what it is today?
Lone Star Politics: July 26, 2026
More local leaders are beginning to speak up about the need for a “strong mayor” system in Dallas. Plus, Talarico and Paxton swing through North Texas in opposing campaign styles.
The country pop sensation you might not have heard of
(CNN) — “Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley’s languid heartbreak anthem about losing her cowboy sweetheart to a girl from Texas, which Rolling Stone has declared the song of the summer, is
Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles
Texas health officials are warning residents and health care providers to stay alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in an unvaccinated Montgomery County family.
Deadline approaching for the San Angelo business plan competition 2026
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — With one week remaining before the entry deadline, local entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to apply for the San Angelo Business Plan Comp…
HHSC Highlights World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | Texas Health and Human Services
The HHSC Texas Human Trafficking Resource Center connects health care providers to resources needed to recognize and respond to potential trafficking situations.
Gemini for Mac Adds System-Wide Voice Dictation and Screen-Aware Commands
Google today updated Gemini for Mac to add a new quick keyboard shortcut that activates voice mode. By long-pressing the Fn key, users can speak naturally to Gemini from any window on their desktop machine. Gemini supports intelligent dictation, so users can speak to the chatbot using natural language and Gemini will transcribe their words to text. Ums, ahs, and other filler words are removed during the process, and it can catch mid-sentence corrections, dropping formatted text at the cursor.
Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court Divisions to new two-year terms beginning September 1, 2026.
Gina Hinojosa closes gap on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in new poll
A new poll shows Democrat Gina Hinojosa within 3 points of Gov. Greg Abbott, while the Texas AG race between Middleton and Johnson sits at 1 point.
Can Anyone Spare a Buck For Texas?
One of America’s most competitive Senate races features a surprising dynamic: No Republicans are spending money yet.
Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Bloom Energy, Caesars Entertainment, CarMax, Caterpillar, Ford, MPLX LP, Noble, Reddit, Texas Instruments, and More
Analysts are making bold moves on Wednesday, flipping their ratings on Bloom Energy, Ford, Caterpillar, and Reddit as markets navigate falling oil prices, rotation out of semiconductors, and a Federal Reserve poised to hold rates steady.
AI doctor startup Doctronic acquires Summer Health to move into pediatric care
AI doctor startup Doctronic aims to broaden its reach beyond adult primary care by acquiring text-based pediatric care platform Summer Health. | AI doctor startup Doctronic aims to broaden its reach beyond adult primary care by acquiring text-based pediatric care platform Summer Health.
OpenAI chief economist says don't copy successful people's career
Ronnie Chatterji said studying high achievers' path is "relatively bad advice" as their career journey was "very context dependent."
East Texas community advocate shares passion for technology, politics
Cody Grace is a technology entrepreneur and community advocate. He ran ran as the Democratic party candidate for Texas House District 6. He was born and raised in Tyler, TX. Tonight, we discuss his connection to work, community, and technology.
How UT San Antonio is helping close the gap in the Texas healthcare workforce
More than 1,100 students annually across medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, biomedical sciences, and public health graduate.
Local nonprofits call for changes at Bexar County jail over custody deaths, healthcare concerns
Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are home to the largest county jails in Texas. So far this year, Bexar County has had the highest number of reported deaths while in jail custody, according to data from the Texas Jail Project.
Willie Nelson urges communities to ‘fight against data centers’ that are ‘destroying the environment’
Willie Nelson called on Americans to fight against rampant data center construction. The Central Texas native urged his social media followers to “fight against data centers invading our land” and “destroying the environment.”
Council caught off guard as mayor seeks funding from local business owners
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
Satellite meeting hosted by Texas A&M Health Science Center
Satellite meeting hosted by Texas A&M Health Science Center
Houston’s minority business contracting program ruled unconstitutional
A white couple from Spring sued the city in 2023, alleging their lawn care business, Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc., could not “compete on an equal footing with other businesses.”
Mosquitos in Brazoria County test positive for West Nile Virus
A batch of mosquitos collected in Brazoria County have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
2026 LSB Midseason Community Prospect Rankings
Who is the #17 prospect in the Texas Rangers farm system right now?
Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting
The witness was one of three passengers in a van driven by Lorenzo Araujo Salgado when he was shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop.
Texas lawmakers weigh future of data center tax breaks
The cost to the state in lost revenue from data centers has grown from a $14 million estimate over a decade ago to a projected $3.3 billion in sales tax losses over the next two years.
MCP just got its biggest update ever — here’s what changes for AI agents
The Model Context Protocol’s biggest update yet makes MCP stateless, strengthens security and governance, and positions AI agents for large-scale enterprise deployment across cloud and Kubernetes environments.
2027 NFL Draft Rankings: Offensive Tackle
Texas' Trevor Goosby and LSU's Jordan Seaton headline the top offensive tackle prospects as we look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft.
Experts share the science behind massive earthquake in Texas Panhandle
We don't often think of earthquakes here in Texas, but the U.S. Geological Survey reports a 5.0 magnitude quake hit last week in the Texas Panhandle.
D-FW Business Datebook: Tattoos, indie books and cinema earnings
Key North Texas companies reporting earnings include Cinemark, Wingstop, Builders FirstSource, HF Sinclair and office giant CBRE.
Mariners vs Rangers ⚾️ MLB Highlights
Check out the best moments from matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.
Galveston businesses ask for I-45 construction delay
Concerned about the effect on businesses during the final weeks of Galveston’s peak tourism season, the Galveston Restaurant Group has asked the Texas Department of Transportation to delay Phase 2,
Falcons land WR help in 2027 NFL mock draft from CBS Sports
Falcons take 6-foot-3 Texas WR in 2027 NFL mock draft from CBS Sports
Texas A&M University joins the Genesis Mission to transform science using artificial intelligence
The U.S. Department of Energy announces projects in its unprecedented effort to use AI to accelerate science, harness new energy sources and bolster national security.
Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Texas ranks as 4th worst state for healthcare in 2026, WalletHub study finds
Texas ranked as the fourth-worst state in the nation for healthcare in a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on healthcare costs, access and outcomes.
Texas investigates major tampon, cosmetics manufacturers for alleged deceptive health claims
The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
Texas investigates major tampon, cosmetics manufacturers for alleged deceptive health claims
The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
UT Health San Antonio uncovers potential strategy for safer cancer treatments
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2026 – Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), have found a potential path to maintaining the cancer-fighting benefits of one type of immunotherapy while limiting harmful […]
New Multidisciplinary Program To Develop the Next Generation of Engineering Business Leaders
The five-year B.S./M.S. program, one of the first in the nation, will begin taking applications Aug. 1.
New Global CARE-AI Framework Sets Standard for Responsible AI in Health Education and Care
An international team of researchers, clinicians, educators, ethicists, and patient partners has developed and validated the Health CARE-AI (Contextual, Accountable, Responsible, and Equitable Artificial Intelligence) Framework. Published in JMIR Medical Education, the landmark study provides an actionable, consensus-backed roadmap for the responsible integration of AI across the health care learning and practice continuum.
Austin waterway ban impacts local business
The City of Austin is still feeling the impacts of last week’s floods that hit Central Texas.
Alukunyang Named Track Runner of the Year at HBCU Sports Awards
CROSS ROADS, Texas – North Carolina Central standout Aaron Alukunyang was named the 2026 Men's Track and Field Runner of the Year at the third annual HBCU Sports Awards, which were streamed online Saturday afternoon.
Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.
40 Days Until Iowa Football: Chima Chineke
The Texas native enters his third year on Iowa's defensive line.
Heart of Midlothian v Sturm Graz
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Heart of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League
Rangers play the Mariners leading series 2-1
The Texas Rangers lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners
Christus Health expands services to Los Alamos hospital, Albuquerque clinic
The new facilities are the latest in a series of New Mexico expansions for the Texas-based Catholic hospital firm.
Former Vikings Pro Bowler Announces Career News After Arrest
He has had a winding journey. The post Former Vikings Pro Bowler Announces Career News After Arrest appeared first on HEAVY.
From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists create sustainable ‘living textiles’
The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging.
Will Rangers Move Jake Burger?
The Texas Rangers might have Jake Burger at the top of their list to get moved before the MLB Trade Deadline.
Denton businesses prepare for more THC products to be banned July 31
Starting Friday, Texas will prohibit the sale of smokeable products containing delta-8, delta-10 and several other intoxicating cannabinoids. Delta-9 products are not included in the ban.
ESPN super computer predicts every Texas Longhorns game in 2026
The Longhorns have one of the toughest schedules in the nation. But the ESPN FPI computers are very bullish on Texas.
Big Country Politics: Can Democratic Representative Jon Rosenthal flip the Texas Railroad Commission?
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Democratic State Representative Jon Rosenthal (HD-135) is seeking to become Texas’ next Railroad Commissioner, saying it’s time for someone with firstha…
WATCH: Politics Today for the week of July 26, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On July 26, the episode of Politics Today on KAMR Local 4 News, Jack Kessler reviews multiple recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo area…
After OWI arrest, Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open
Tony Romo has yet to say anything publicly since Thursday's arrest in Milwaukee for suspicion of operating while intoxicated.
Fertitta Entertainment counsel doubts Texas will legalize gaming, expects SCOTUS to favor state regulation
The general counsel and executive vice president of Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment cast doubt on Texas getting legalized gaming anytime soon and told Neva
AI-Generated Mental Health Advice Misjudged Due To Differences In Stateless Versus Contextual Evaluations
Evaluations of AI dispensing mental health advice are often done in a manner that is radically different from real world usage. I showcase this. An AI Insider scoop.
ELECTION 2026 | Texas politics: Here are 5 top-of-ballot candidates' stances on law enforcement
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Five candidates vying for three top-of-ballot offices made their appeal to law enforcement officers from over 200 counties on Tuesday at the annual Sheriffs Association of Texas conference in Fort Worth.
Ryan Gosling joins Marvel universe as Ghost Rider
Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028. Gosling greeted
Sarkisian, Elko reveal respect behind Texas-Texas A&M rivalry
Steve Sarkisian and Mike Elko discussed the intensity of the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry at SEC Media Days, saying mutual respect has helped define the series' return despite the high stakes.
Texas Tech Red Raiders name starting quarterback for 2026
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have named Will Hammond their starting quarterback, according to an announcement on their X.
Ranking 2026 freshmen by Day 1 impact on college football
These true freshmen from Ohio State, Miami, Texas and elsewhere won't have any problems making immediate impacts in the 2026 college football season.
Florida State Grabs 315lbs Run Stopper From Transfer Portal
Mike Norvell bolsters the Seminoles' defensive front with a massive veteran presence, landing the former Texas State standout to fortify the interior ahead of a demanding ACC schedule.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: on-set drama, bikini photos and wardrobe malfunctions.
Political Science Professor on Paxton's refusal to answer questions, Talarico and Black Texan voters
Political Science Professor on Paxton's refusal to answer questions, Talarico and Black Texan voters
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: About 100 days out — Smith County’s Republican and Democratic chairs preview the midterms
Smith County's Republican and Democratic chairs preview what's at stake this fall on this week's edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: About 100 days out — Smith County’s Republican and Democratic chairs preview th
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: About 100 days out — Smith County’s Republican and Democratic chairs preview the midterms: Smith County Republican Chair David Stein and Democratic Chair Kristen Hardin-Sigler join Blake Holland for this week’s show
Rangers Sign Draft Picks Connor Comeau, Brody Bumila
The Texas Rangers officially signed Connor Comeau and Brody Bumila.
Texans Legend DeAndre Hopkins Joins Patriots in New Career Move
The Houston Texans, despite being one of the younger NFL franchises, have had some incredibly talented players grace their team.Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt are both Hall of Famers in their own right (future in Watt’s case), and longtime wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could potentially be on the same trajectory.Hopkins, with 13 years of NFL […] The post Texans Legend DeAndre Hopkins Joins Patriots in New Career Move appeared first on HEAVY.
Local businesses recovering after recent flooding
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Cleanup is underway at a strip mall of Junction Highway in Kerrville after two feet of water tore through businesses. Stephen and Alton Flore
Local businesses recovering after recent flooding
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Cleanup is underway at a strip mall of Junction Highway in Kerrville after two feet of water tore through businesses. Stephen and Alton Flore
2026 SEC Media Poll Sends a Clear Message
The SEC media has spoken, and there appears to be a clear favorite entering the 2026 college football season. Georgia was picked to finish first in the conference’s preseason media poll, collecting 88 SEC Championship Game votes—well ahead of second-place Texas, which received 57. The gap between the Bulldogs and the rest of the conference…
Science with Steve: Science behind dangers of deep frying a frozen turkey
KTAL NBC 6/KMSS FOX 33/KSHV 45 - Local news, Weather, Sports | Shreveport, Marshall, Texarkana
Using Excel to Track and Grow Business - New York State Bar Association
Lawyers may excel in learning case law, but a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and other bookkeeping tasks can be daunting. A recent program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association offered tips and tricks to better navigate spreadsheet programs. The webinar was presented by Jordan Turk, a family law attorney in Texas and
Louisiana ranks 13th, topping Texas, for five-year business survival
Louisiana ranks 13th among the 50 states for five-year business survival, outperforming each of its neighboring states.
Sneaker Politics Opens New Houston Store, Plots Denver Location
Sneaker Politics has opened a new store at 3100 McKinney Street in the East Downtown neighborhood of Houston, Texas, marking its sixth location.
Data centers become latest flash point this Texas election cycle
As quickly as data centers are popping up in Texas, candidates from both parties are taking notice.
UMaine’s Mark Brewer, the state’s go-to political voice, has never been this busy
Earlier this month, Mark Brewer was driving to pick up one of his kids when his phone started blowing up. Texts. Emails. Reporters he knew by name. He didn’t know why yet. So he pulled over. A quick search told him everything. The Graham Platner story had broken. Brewer, chair…
Arch Manning keys in on making this a great season at Texas
Certainly, there's still work to do for the 22-year-old junior-to-be.
F1 practice LIVE: Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 times, results & commentary from the Hungaroring
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Voters Think All Politicians Are a Little Corrupt, but Trump Might Be Pushing It
There’s a difference between ordinary influence peddling and the first family’s outright self-enrichment.
TxDOT announces Business 6 Flyover closure in Navasota
he Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the planned closure of the Northbound Business 6 flyover starting on July 24
Polling shows Texans opposition towards data centers, as politicians reverse course
Politicians, including those in Texas, are shifting and slowly reversing their support for data centers, as polling shows most Texans oppose them.
ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in USA Today emphasizing how the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the best legislative solution to stabilize college athletics for future generations. In the op-ed, Chairman Cruz argues that without congressional action, college athletics could be reduced to a super league dominated by the wealthiest […]
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream
Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###
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