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Michael Malone Keeps Important UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip
Michael Malone continued UNC basketball’s annual Outer Banks trip, giving a rebuilt Tar Heel roster a valuable opportunity to develop chemistry away from campus before the 2026-27 season.
Madeira business owners say years-long construction project is threatening their survival
Shops report 30% drop in revenue as redevelopment project stretches into third year
Lightspeed LA Lays Off Staff as It Shifts LAST SENTINEL's Creative Direction
Lightspeed LA, the developer behind LAST SENTINEL, announced that it’s making a big shift in creative direction that will impact some members of its staff.
OpenAI's First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More
OpenAI's hardware roadmap has sharpened considerably in recent months, with its first device now identified, a smartphone said to be arriving as soon as next year, and a wider lineup taking shape behind them. AI Smart Speaker OpenAI's first product is a portable, screenless smart speaker developed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, designed to act as a personal companion in the home rather than a conventional voice assistant.
Tencent's Lightspeed LA shifts direction for Last Sentinel game and lays off 80 staff
Lightspeed LA is laying off 80 staff members and it is shifting its creative and development direction for Last Sentinel.
Anez Cooper’s development is a test for the Jets
Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Anez Cooper. Name: Anez Cooper Number: 72 Year With Jets: 1st Projected Role: Developmental guard His 2025: Cooper started at right guard in all 16 games for the national runner up Miami Hurricanes and earned Second Team All-ACC honors. The […]
Apple says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ isn't for new Upgrade program leases
Apple has told The Verge that missed lease payments will not activate the “Restricted Mode” system currently under development in iOS 27.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra fails to top DxOMark camera charts despite two 200 MP Hasselblad cameras
On paper, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra offers one of the most impressive camera systems on the market, as Oppo has equipped it with two 200-megapixel cameras developed in collaboration with the experts at Hasselblad. However, the DxOMark camera analysis reveals several issues that prevent the flagship from claiming the top spot.
Scientists look to shark DNA for the genetic signature of time
Aging leaves telltale marks on DNA, and for the first time, scientists have used those molecular signatures to create a model that predicts the age of sharks. This tool, known as an epigenetic clock, was developed for the zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) and could soon be expanded to more species,
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: The king of repairability is back
After five full years with the same Laptop 13.5 model, Framework has finally developed a successor worthy of the "Pro" name. The much-needed update doubles down on everything that made the original so special while addressing many of the common concerns.
See progress of CyTown and the new McFarland Clinic in Ames
Plenty of progress is being made at the Cytown development in Ames, anchored by McFarland Clinic's new building between Jack Trice and Hilton.
Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available
The video game version of the tabletop strategy game Flamecraft will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC via Steam, developer Monster Couch annou…
CMS Energy forecasts 2027 profit below estimates, exits non-utility renewables business
CMS Energy forecast 2027 adjusted earnings below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday and said it would exit non-utility renewables development, as the utility focuses on its regulated business while investing to meet growing electricity demand.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
The spin-off was in development between 2025 and 2026, before layoffs hit the retro-inspired developer famous for its beat 'em ups and platformers.
Rice research offers new perspective on how Asian Americans develop political identities
Rice associate professor of political science sought to better understand how members of one of America’s fastest-growing racial and immigrant populations come to learn about the American political system and develop their political identities.
Flurry of Pitching Developments for Nationals Through Monday
The Washington Nationals made a pair of roster moves, update on the newest pitcher to the rotation, plus a reunion in Nationals Park
Nioh 3 DLC ‘Hell Rising’ launches August 19
Nioh 3 downloadable content “Hell Rising” will launch on August 19, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced. It is included with the Season Pass, which also includes the…
Why losing weight may not be enough to prevent type 2 diabetes
A healthy lifestyle can prevent type 2 diabetes for many people, but new research suggests that weight loss alone may not be enough for one particularly vulnerable group. Even after losing about 8% of their body weight and keeping it off for years, people in a high-risk category known as cluster 5 continued to experience rising blood sugar, weakening insulin production, and a strong risk of developing diabetes.
A summer of creativity and fun
One of my biggest dreams has always been to develop an improv troupe reminiscent of my days in Chicago, where I studied at The Second City and ImprovOlympic (now known
Downtown Salisbury projects are stalled. Business leaders blame the mayor.
Salisbury business leaders say Mayor Randy Taylor has slowed or stalled key downtown projects, including a state-backed affordable housing plan and other redevelopments.
Biodegradable implant can deliver targeted cancer immunotherapy while protecting healthy tissue
Scientists at Houston Methodist Research Institute have developed a biodegradable implant designed to deliver cancer-fighting immunotherapy drugs directly into tumors over an extended period, a strategy ...
Jim DeNiro paints Joe Neunder’s Sarasota County record as political fairy tale in AI attack ad
The ad hits Neunder on a Hillary Clinton donation, developer money and a record county budget.
Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care
Value Partnership will drive technology upgrades and standardization across diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, promote workforce development Collaboration will empower health care innovation through scalable artificial intelligence uses in radiology, personalized medicine and workflow automation
Energy Secretary’s Own Lawyers Flatly Contradict His Repeated Denials That Politics Played Any Role in Mass Termination of Projects
Murray, Kaptur respond to DOE’s recent legal filing admitting that politics was the only reason nearly 300 cost-cutting energy projects in blue states were terminated during the shutdown last October Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and […]
Hobby Lobby to anchor major new east-side retail development
Hobby Lobby will open its second Sioux Falls store on the east side next year, anchoring the first new major retail development there in nearly 20 years.
Chandler Economic Development launches "Let's Talk Business" to give companies direct access to economic development leadership
Monthly one-on-one meetings offer businesses, developers and investors dedicated time with Chandler's Economic Development Director
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.
Stalker 2 Developers Announce Cost of Hope Expansion, Major 2.0 Update, Both Coming Soon
As a huge fan of the base game, I'm excited.
Marquette faculty receive National Science Foundation grant for a smart hyperspectral imaging system
Dr. Majeed Hayat is the principal investigator on a grant worth nearly $600,000 to develop novel improvements to provide efficient sensing and processing for hyperspectral imaging.
Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too
Apple is delaying its smart glasses as it tries to distance itself from the ick factor that Meta Glasses have developed.
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.
Scientists decipher how T cells sense enemies—such as cancer—at point of contact
Every encounter between a T cell and a potential target—especially when that target is a developing tumor—begins with a rapid series of molecular decisions. Within seconds, the immune cell must determine ...
Breaking Down the Hard Business of Measuring Security Culture
By understanding the types of data available and how they can be meaningful, security professionals can develop metrics that are useful in describing and enhancing security culture.
EXCLUSIVE: A New Ambitious FAR CRY Game Enters Development at Ubisoft
A new game in the FAR CRY universe has passed its conception stage at Ubisoft and has entered development at Vantage Studios.
Final Fantasy 17 Development Teased by Square Enix Director
It's probably a case of when, not if, for Final Fantasy 17, but Square Enix Director Yoshi-P has name-dropped the inevitable sequel.
Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity
Baldur’s Gate 3 might be three years old, but it’s still the subject of much debate — and many new mods. One mod in particular has gone viral, leading some fans to say developer Larian should keep it in mind for its future games. Others, though, believe using it to play Baldur’s Gate 3 essentially amounts to heresy.
Yes, Mamdani just made a business-basher his NYC 'economic development' czar
As Gotham struggles to compete against fast-growing, low-tax Sun Belt cities, Lina Khan’s influence could make New York even less business-friendly.
Glamour club Wrexham proving it can produce its own
Despite the club's high-profile recruitment, there remains a firm desire to develop the next generation of homegrown talent.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.
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…
Pleasanton council to discuss Arroyo Lago development, other business postponed due to wildfire
The Pleasanton City Council is set to hold its second regular meeting of the month this Monday after the city postponed the session last week due to a 1,007-acre wildfire that began spreading rapidly south of town hours before the meeting was supposed to start.
Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, the software has a developer menu you can check out.
Linux creator has a simple message for AI holdouts: Fork off
Linus Torvalds says Linux developers should embrace AI coding tools or fork the project, ending a heated open-source debate.
AI layoffs mount amid software sector bloodbath
The development of AI in recent years has led to situations where human work is replaced by AI, or AI can do the same job faster or at a lower cost
Brazil denies entry to Trump officials ahead of elections
Brazil rejected visas for two planned US envoys, alleging that Washington was seeking to shape Brazil's upcoming presidential election. The development adds to a deepening political tension between Brazil and the US.
Michigan State Loses Top Incoming Freshman Before Season Even Starts
First-round pick Nikita Vasykov departs East Lansing early after signing with the Anaheim Ducks, trading his Spartan debut for a professional contract and immediate minor league development.
How Chinese scientists created an alloy that can survive 2,400 degrees Celsius
The tantalum alloy developed at Xian Jiaotong University could be used in aerospace, hypersonic vehicles and nuclear reactors.
Orlando Magic Shockingly Drop in Latest Power Rankings
Despite a revamped coaching staff and Nikola Vučević’s return, national analysts remain skeptical. Explore why Orlando’s postseason aspirations failed to impress experts following a quiet, developmental offseason.
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Physician, business award nominations sought, FSPD detectives recognized
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Business Awards The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Center for Economic Development (CED) and Jim Walcott Family Enterprise...
Business Briefcase: Chamber boosts efforts with PSU Schuylkill
POTTSVILLE — The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has announced an “exclusive chamber benefit discount on cultural intelligence and grant writing courses.” The offer is via a “Developing a Cultural Intelligence” initiative with Penn State Sch…
Colston Loveland sounds off on Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams dynamic
Bears TE Colston Loveland recently opened up about how the relationship between Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson developed last season.
A single dose reversed autism-like symptoms in adult mice within hours
Even mild inflammation during pregnancy led mouse offspring to develop persistent brain overactivity, sensory sensitivity, repetitive behaviors, and increased seizure risk. Remarkably, one dose of rapamycin improved nearly all of these problems within about two hours. The benefits were temporary, but they suggest that adult brain circuits may remain far more adaptable than previously believed.
Alexa Is About To Get Smarter
Amazon’s latest Alexa Plus update introduces an AI developer toolkit, MCP support, and smart home automations that understand natural language.
What are we overlooking in kids' mental health? Playing outside!
Most young people spend less time in nature than previous generations. They need it for their health and development.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes
New D&D World of Warcraft Crossover Product Leaked Online
In an apparent accidental leak, it was revealed that a new D&D World of Warcraft crossover product is in development, with a full reveal expected at Gen Con.
6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country's gene therapy regulations
A young girl in China died after being given an experimental gene therapy intended to treat a neurodevelopmental syndrome, an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch revealed.
WV Superintendent of Schools Launches First AI and Digital Science Framework in the Nation
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of its kind in the country, outlines an approach for digital science and AI literacy education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to succeed in this rapidly evolving workforce. It also offers educators a way to increase efficiencies in their work and better personalize learning for students.Earlier this year, Superintendent Blatt appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee to share the state’s strategy on addressing the use of AI while also protecting students, their data and educational integrity. The Framework is the result of years of planning, collaboration and development. Digital science encompasses the evolving fields of computer science, AI literacy, data reasoning, cybersecurity awareness, media literacy and the practical application of digital technologies. The framework equips educators to prepare students with the AI and digital science knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workforce of the future.The West Virginia AI and Digital Science Framework establishes a statewide structure for sustained success. From policy to educator development and student learning, it defines how the state will implement digital science and AI readiness at scale. It serves two priority goals:Respond to the rapidly changing technology landscapeEstablish best practices as a leader for rural models of AI readiness, workforce development and digital science educationWith three statewide commitments, educators will be equipped with understanding and the tools to support implementation. These commitments are:Student Access - Every student will have access to AI literacy learning experiences and digital science instruction before graduationEducator Capacity - All counties will sustain local AI training capacity through a train-the-trainer modelWorkforce Alignment - Every approved pathway will connect to employer demand, postsecondary alignment, and portable or verified credentialsNext week, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will launch the framework during three educator and staff development sessions. These sessions include unique opportunities for new county central office hires, the Support, Appreciate, Invest, and Learn (SAIL) Conference, and the West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future Initiative launch. Each session is designed to meet the needs of K-12 educators, professionals, paraprofessionals, service personnel and others who serve in the education community.West Virginia is a national leader in developing a framework for AI and digital science education. We are determined to elevate our model because it prepares students and educators for the future. Our partners at Prodigy Learning and Microsoft understand this commitment and believe, as do we, that our work has national implications for accessibility and scalability because we are building systems that address learning at all levels that lead to post-graduation success.Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of SchoolsAs part of the partnership, Prodigy Learning is providing West Virginia educators, at no additional cost, their in-person and virtual training on all products and the materials required for license renewal.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition worked on by Baten Kaitos remaster dev
An interesting tidbit has come to light about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as it’s been revealed that Logicalbeat worked on the game. Monolith Soft, the team behind the original game, was involved as well. That said, it looks like Logicalbeat had a hand in getting the title to run at 60 frames per second and...
Blizzard fire World Of Warcraft developer over use of forbidden magicks to insta-kill bosses for regular players during dungeon run
Blizzard have fired a World Of Warcraft developer after dev-only insta-kill spells were used to take out bosses for regular players during a dungeon run.
LeBron James chooses Sixers, coming to Philadelphia on 2-year deal
In the latest incredible development of the Sixers’ offseason, LeBron James has chosen Philadelphia.
City of Wilmington hires new business and economic development manager
WILMINGTON — Louis Starks has been hired as the new Business and Economic Development Manager for the city of Wilmington. Starks is set to begin his new position Monday, July 27. Starks has over 20…
Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition
The Baten Kaitos remaster developers worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition to handle the 4K 60fps support.
Six Lessons From The Harvard Business School AI Project For Founders
Six Lessons From The Harvard Business School AI Project For Founders. HBS Foundary is a AI native platform developed at HBS to help founders
Warhorse Studios trademarks Kingdom Come Salvation
Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II developer Warhorse Studios filed a trademark for “Kingdom Come Salvation” in Europe on July 23.
Blanche urged to investigate alleged foreign influence in fight against data centers
GOP lawmakers claim foreign-linked organizations tied to China and Russia are working to undermine U.S. data centers and AI infrastructure development.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ‘Overview’ trailer
Publisher Nintendo and developer Monolith Soft have released a two-minute overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which is due out digitally on July 30 and ph…
10 things you probably didn’t know about male nurses—until now
Fun fact No. 3: This year the American Nurses Association began recognizing men’s health as a nursing specialty. (It’s too soon to say whether the development will draw more men into nursing, but it certainly can’t hurt.)
NYC grocery pilot faces questions of competition
The winning operator will be selected by spring 2027.
Agentic coding goes hands free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop
This architecture creates a pair-programming dynamic where developers talk through problems conversationally while agents execute tasks asynchronously.
Major changes coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna
The Illinois Department of Human Services outlined plans to reduce residential units serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to phase down mental‑health beds.
Racer Entertainment Village: Murray State’s plan for a new athletics and entertainment district
MURRAY, KY -- Murray State is taking the first steps toward developing a new athletics and entertainment district that university leaders believe could create new opportunities for the athletic department,
The Trump Family Sparks a Revolution in Albania
A luxury development planned by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump has spurred anti-corruption protests.
Microsoft is replacing OpenAI image models in PowerPoint, Bing
The world's largest software maker has been developing artificial intelligence models that can compete with those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
AU School of Public Health researcher awarded $1.3 million for IDD study
The project aims to improve how individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, are included in research.
AMD EPYC Zen 7 "Florence" Confirmed With ACE, Next-Gen Memory
After announcing the AMD EPYC 9006 'Venice' processors today at AMD Advancing AI 2026, Lisa Su ended her keynote by confirming EPYC Zen 7 'Florence' details as well as EPYC Zen 8 'Ravenna' being in development.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 23-26
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Propheter named next leader of Chamber of Commerce
The former head of Frederick County's economic development office has been named the new leader of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.
Wilmington announces business and economic development chief
The city of Wilmington announced on Thursday the hiring of Louis Starks as its new business and economic development manager. According to a news release, the role focuses on strengthening Wilmington's business ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurship and advancing strategic economic growth. "In this role, Starks will collaborate with residents, local businesses, community groups, educational institutions and regional partners to promote investment, workforce development, and innovation for businesses of all sizes," the release stated. "He will also help connect small businesses with City procurement opportunities, cultivate public-private partnerships, and lead initiatives that promote long-term economic vitality." Starks has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, urban planning, housing finance, workforce development and public policy, according to the release. Most recently, he served as manager of business development for Oakland County, Michigan, "where he led teams focused on business retention and expansion and financial services for one of the nation's most economically diverse regions. During his tenure, his teams supported billions of dollars in business investment initiatives while helping create thousands of jobs," the release stated. He holds a law degree and master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Iowa, as well as a bachelor's degree from Duke University. He is also a Certified Economic Development Professional. Starks is expected to begin his Wilmington position on July 27. “Louis has built his career around helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their full potential,” stated city manager Becky Hawke in the release. “Whether supporting entrepreneurs, managing complex redevelopment projects, or bringing together public and private partners, he has consistently focused on creating opportunity and delivering results. He understands that a strong economy creates opportunities for everyone. By supporting local businesses and fostering innovation, his work will help ensure the benefits of Wilmington’s growth are felt throughout the community, creating jobs, strengthening neighborhoods, and improving quality of life for residents.”
People paid big money for Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access on Xbox and they aren't getting it
Reports are coming in of people unable to play Halo: Campaign Evolved's early access via its Premium Edition or Premium Edition Upgrade on the Xbox, but the developers are on the case to fix it
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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