businesses

Andrew Lautz, tax expert, warns US businesses face partisan tug-of-war over taxes and tariffs as midterm Election Day looms

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Andrew Lautz, Senior Director of Federal Policy at the Tax Foundation, discusses US business tax uncertainty ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (Andrew Lautz)

US businesses are facing uncertainty about future tax rules as the country prepares for the November midterm elections. The election results could affect decisions on taxes, tariffs, government spending and business rules. Andrew Lautz, Senior Director of Federal Policy at the Tax Foundation, said in an exclusive interview with HT.com that US businesses are caught … Read more

Texas agriculture department bars businesses employing H-1B workers from receiving certain state grants

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Texas changes grant rules for businesses employing H-1B visa holders. (REUTERS)

The Texas Department of Agriculture will stop awarding eligible department-administered grants to businesses that employ H-1B visa holders, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced, urging Governor Greg Abbott and other statewide elected officials to introduce similar restrictions across their agencies. Texas changes grant rules for businesses employing H-1B visa holders. (REUTERS) The policy aims to … Read more

SpaceX stock price prediction 2030: $1,000 investment may grow to $2,000 as Starlink and AI businesses expand

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Elon Musk's SpaceX eyes growth in AI, Starlink and space businesses by 2030. (Unsplash)

SpaceX could become a much bigger company by 2030. The company, officially known as Space Exploration Technologies and commonly called SpaceX, went public in June this year. It is owned by billionaire Elon Musk and operates in three main businesses: space, artificial intelligence (AI) and internet connectivity. The company has been successful in these areas … Read more

Florida couple’s colorful Sarasota cottage village houses 17 small businesses; a 324-apartment plan threatened demolition, but owners canceled the sale and took the property off market

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Florida couple’s colorful Sarasota cottage village houses 17 small businesses; a 324-apartment plan threatened demolition, but owners canceled the sale and took the property off market

Sarasota cottage village Screen grab from: ABC7 news A cluster of colorful cottages along Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota has been spared from demolition, at least for now. The Historic Downtown Village, home to 17 locally owned businesses, was under contract to be sold to a developer who planned to replace the bungalows with a … Read more

A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool in US; one Chicago-area library partnered with local businesses for discounts, while Brooklyn added 150,018 cardholders through August, up 16% from 2 years earlier

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A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool in US; one Chicago-area library partnered with local businesses for discounts, while Brooklyn added 150,018 cardholders through August, up 16% from 2 years earlier

A library card is becoming an unexpected money-saving tool for Americans, as public libraries expand beyond books and offer access to free entertainment, technology help, community services and, in some places, discounts at local businesses.In Glenview, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, the local library partnered with businesses during September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month to offer special … Read more

Adam Hamilton slams ICE operations in Kansas amid US Senate midterms race: ‘Chaos for families, communities, businesses’

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Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry being disrupted as a result. (AP Photo)

Democrat Adam Hamiltonthe US Senate contender from Kansasslammed ICE activities in the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Hamilton is going up against incumber Roger Marshall, in a state that has historically voted Republican. Democratic U.S. senatorial candidate Adam Hamilton of Kansas slammed ICE activities in the state amid reports of the beef industry … Read more

‘It’s a scam’: USCIS warns visa applicants against businesses promising approvals, green cards, work permits faster

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USCIS cautions against fraudulent businesses claiming to expedite visa applications for a fee. (Representational Image)

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a cautionary notice regarding fraudulent schemes perpetrated by certain businesses and websites that falsely advertise expedited processing of visa applications, Green Card petitions, and work authorization permits. USCIS cautions against fraudulent businesses claiming to expedite visa applications for a fee. (Representational Image) USCIS warns of … Read more