The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Stage 3·first seen 153d ago

SUMMARY: This is correction of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4875-DR), dated May 23, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Small Business Administration· Notice

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Wisconsin

Stage 2·first seen 47d ago

SUMMARY: This is a correction of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Wisconsin (FEMA-4892-DR), dated September 11, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Mudslides.

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Social Security Administration· Notice

Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2026

SUMMARY: Under title II of the Social Security Act (Act), there will be a 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits effective December 2025. In addition, the national average wage index for 2024 is $69,846.57. The cost-of-living increase and national average wage index affect other program…

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.