Governor Abbott of Texas signed laws to aid small businesses, including raising the tax exemption limit, improving business filings, and reducing city regulations on home-based businesses.

The Center at West Park, an arts venue in West-Park Presbyterian Church, was served eviction papers following a New York State Court of Appeals decision, with five days to vacate. This may lead to the church selling the property for luxury condos.

Ohio State researchers developed a new material combining starch and aerogel to reduce concussion risks, absorbing 70% of impact force during testing. The innovation could improve headgear in sports and hazardous industries.

Milwaukee County has launched the "Building Bridges" program to support small businesses, with a ceremony at West Allis City Hall. The program will provide $10,000 grants and a new small business liaison role.

Derse, a leading events sector company, plans to establish a new strategic base in Oak Creek by merging its Milwaukee headquarters with its Waukegan location into a state-of-the-art facility.

Illinois awards $1.35 million to local manufacturers through the Made in Illinois Grant Program to enhance innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness, supporting the state's manufacturing economy.

San Antonio announces planning workshops for a proposed downtown Sports & Entertainment District to involve community input on housing, transportation, and more.

The Carrboro Tourism Development Authority invites public input on its 2025-2026 budget via a Zoom meeting on June 16. Documents are available on the town's website for review.

The FARE Act in NYC takes effect to make landlords, not renters, responsible for broker fees, with concerns that costs may be passed to tenants through higher rents.

Gilbert plans to replace shade structures in parks, causing temporary closures, including Oak Tree Park Playground from June 11-18 and tentative dates for Veterans Park Playground in July.

A federal judge in NYC has cleared the way for a broker fee ban, set to start on June 11, that will shift the fee from tenants to landlords unless renters hire the broker themselves.

Placer County's First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, offering up to $100,000 in down payment help, has more applicants than funding and has shifted to an interest list phase.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams secured a deal with Related Companies for 625 affordable homes in Hudson Yards West, up from 420. This part of a $12 billion project includes public space and possible infrastructure funded by tax revenues.