Trump Administration Leads Shift in Professional Degree Rules, Impacting Nursing Programs Nationwide

Trump Administration Moves to Redefine Professional Degrees, Impacting Nursing Programs and Small Businesses

Trump Administration officials announced a proposed rule that removes nursing from the federal definition of “professional degrees,” a change that directly affects how much students can borrow for nursing programs. The move is part of a broader effort to tighten federal lending limits, reduce government overreach, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. The proposal…

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Trump Administration Policies Highlight Why Stability Matters as NIH Halts New SBIR/STTR Awards

Trump Administration Policies Underscore Need for Stability as NIH Halts SBIR

The Trump Administration long warned that federal programs should operate with stability, clear authority, and strong oversight. That point became clear today as the National Institutes of Health announced it will not issue new Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards due to a lapse in legislative authority. The pause affects both…

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Trump Administration’s Trade Vision Faces Court Scrutiny but Still Champions Small-Business Strength

Trump Administration’s Trade Vision Faces Court Scrutiny

Trump Administration policies are once again at the center of a major national conversation, as the Supreme Court reviews the legal foundation of the administration’s global tariff program. The case questions whether the law used to authorize these tariffs, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, covers broad tariff actions. The discussion has major implications for…

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Trump Administration Leads Push for Higher Skilled American Jobs with New H-1B Visa Proposal

Trump Administration Leads Push for Higher Skilled American Jobs with New H-1B Visa Proposal

Trump Administration officials announced a proposal that would change how H-1B visas are awarded, placing higher priority on employers offering better wages and more specialised roles. The goal is to strengthen the American workforce, protect domestic jobs, and ensure that companies invest in high-skill, high-wage positions instead of relying on cheaper foreign labour. The proposal…

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Streamlined Access to Federal Contracting via SBA and OFPP: What Small Businesses Should Know

Streamlined Access to Federal Contracting via SBA and OFPP

The White House announced on September 26, 2025 that the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Small Business Administration will work together to make it easier for small firms to enter the federal contracting system. The update focuses on clearer requirements, fewer barriers, and a more approachable path into the federal marketplace. Officials say…

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