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SBA, General Motors to Host Michigan Supplier Matchmaking Expo
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SBA, General Motors to Host Michigan Supplier Matchmaking Expo
Registration Now Open for June 5 Event Connecting Major Buyers with Local Small Businesses to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
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DETROIT, Mich. -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on June 5, 2026, at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan. The event, which is co-hosted by General Motors, is designed to advance President Trump's
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SBA, General Motors to Host Michigan Supplier Matchmaking Expo
Registration Now Open for June 5 Event Connecting Major Buyers with Local Small Businesses to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
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DETROIT, Mich. -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on June 5, 2026, at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan. The event, which is co-hosted by General Motors, is designed to advance President Trump'sMade in America agenda by helping large companies and industrial producers connect with small domestic suppliers - incentivizing companies to shift their supply chains home, create local jobs, and restore American industrial dominance.
"The strong results from SBA's inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo made clear that industry giants and small businesses are eager for more opportunities to connect and do business locally -- which is why we're proud to host our second expo in Detroit," said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. "Large companies rely upon America's small businesses every single day, from component manufacturing to business services, and that is why we saw over 170 small businesses benefit from our last Matchmaking Expo. Alongside partners like General Motors, the Trump SBA is strengthening domestic supply chains by connecting the small and large businesses that partner to power domestic production."
The 2026 Michigan Supplier Matchmaking Expo will provide opportunities for small businesses and local suppliers to meet corporations of all sizes and industries that are seeking partners for their operations. Suppliers will have the option to participate in one-on-one matchmaking sessions with prospective buyers, in addition to networking with federal, state, and local resources that support small manufacturers. Buyers confirmed to participate in the 2026 Michigan Supplier Matchmaking Expo include:
* American Rheinmetall
* Boeing
* Defense Logistics Agency
* Department of the Air Force
* Department of War
* Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority
* DTE Energy
* Google
* MillerKnoll
* NASA Office of Small Business Programs
* RENK America
* SAPA Transmission
* SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)
* Swamp Stick LLC
* Things Sought After, Inc.
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The event will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET at the MotorCity Casino. Registration for both buyers and suppliers is open at suppliermatchmakingexpo.com.
In March, SBA launched its inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina, where over 675 small businesses connected directly with 35 large industrial buyers in addition to federal, state and local resources. During the expo, over 170 small businesses successfully "matched" with large companies to provide services.
Cosponsorship Authorization #26-5-C. SBA's participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance . Contact savannah.wilburn@sba.gov to make arrangements.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/05/27/sba-general-motors-host-michigan-supplier-matchmaking-expo
NTSB Recommends FAA Update Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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NTSB Recommends FAA Update Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
Recommendations follow investigations into runway overruns
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The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called for changes in the way runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, saying the current system increases the risk of a runway overrun.
The NTSB issued three safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration aimed at improving its runway condition assessment matrix, or RCAM.
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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NTSB Recommends FAA Update Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
Recommendations follow investigations into runway overruns
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The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called for changes in the way runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, saying the current system increases the risk of a runway overrun.
The NTSB issued three safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration aimed at improving its runway condition assessment matrix, or RCAM.Landing distances on wet runways are calculated using the current matrix. NTSB recommends the FAA update the RCAM to account for the progressive decrease in the wheel braking friction coefficient, the measure of the slipperiness of the runway, associated with increasing rainfall intensity.
NTSB also recommends the FAA add additional rainfall intensity descriptors for aviation weather reports to identify rainfall intensities that can exceed the current heavy rain threshold of 0.3 inches per hour. The rainfall intensity descriptors currently used in aviation weather reports do not identify the highest rainfall intensities that are possible at an airport, limiting flight crews' ability to accurately assess the runway condition and the required landing distance.
The recommendations follow NTSB investigations of 11 runway overrun accidents and incidents from 2008 through 2022 that occurred after landings on wet runways.
In one of those investigations, the 2019 runway overrun of a Boeing 737 in Jacksonville, Florida, the NTSB determined the probable cause was, in part, "an extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning." Rainfall intensities at the time were two to eight times the heavy rain threshold value. Under such conditions, braking can be reduced to such an extent that pilots should not attempt to land.
Aviation Investigation Report 26-04 and the safety recommendations are available online.
To report an incident/accident or if you are a public safety agency, please call 1-844-373-9922 or 202-314-6290 to speak to a Watch Officer at the NTSB Response Operations Center (ROC) in Washington, DC (24/7).
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Original text here: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20260526.aspx
Fannie Mae Releases April 2026 Monthly Summary
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Releases April 2026 Monthly Summary
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WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae's (FNMA/OTCQB) April 2026 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.
Media Contact
Kelly Antonacci
202-752-0524
TOPICS
* Fannie Mae Corporate
* Financials
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Original text here: https://www.fanniemae.com/newsroom/fannie-mae-news/fannie-mae-releases-april-2026-monthly-summary
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Releases April 2026 Monthly Summary
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WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae's (FNMA/OTCQB) April 2026 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.
Media Contact
Kelly Antonacci
202-752-0524
TOPICS
* Fannie Mae Corporate
* Financials
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Original text here: https://www.fanniemae.com/newsroom/fannie-mae-news/fannie-mae-releases-april-2026-monthly-summary
FACT CHECK: The Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes is Not Authorized by EPA
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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FACT CHECK: The Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes is Not Authorized by EPA
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WASHINGTON -Recent claims circulating online assert that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently authorized the release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes. These claims are false and the Trump EPA is setting the record straight.
THE FACTS:
* A previously issued Experimental Use Permit (EUP) expired in 2024.
* No releases are currently authorized in the United States.
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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FACT CHECK: The Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes is Not Authorized by EPA
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WASHINGTON -Recent claims circulating online assert that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently authorized the release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes. These claims are false and the Trump EPA is setting the record straight.
THE FACTS:
* A previously issued Experimental Use Permit (EUP) expired in 2024.
* No releases are currently authorized in the United States.
*EPA is not aware of any releases in the U.S. following the expiration of the EUP.
Any unauthorized release would constitute a violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and would be subject to enforcement action.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/fact-check-release-genetically-engineered-mosquitoes-not-authorized-epa
EPA invests $15.7 million in PFAS projects across Southern California
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA invests $15.7 million in PFAS projects across Southern California
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New investment in 7 local projects comes on heels of additional recent federal efforts to bolster California efforts against PFAS
As part of the comprehensive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), EPA is announcing new investments in multiple PFAS treatment projects across Southern California. The funding, which totals $15.7 million for seven projects, will
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA invests $15.7 million in PFAS projects across Southern California
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New investment in 7 local projects comes on heels of additional recent federal efforts to bolster California efforts against PFAS
As part of the comprehensive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), EPA is announcing new investments in multiple PFAS treatment projects across Southern California. The funding, which totals $15.7 million for seven projects, willadvance concrete, tangible solutions to water contamination challenges, and is in addition to EPA's recently announced $77.257 million investment in California communities' efforts to address PFAS.
"EPA is laser focused on ensuring that every American has safe drinking water, and we're proud to be providing the resources to make good on that commitment here in California," said Acting EPA Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Michael Martucci. "This federal investment will be key to our local partners' efforts to tackle the threat of PFAS across southern California."
Southern California projects receiving federal funding :
* $2,500,0000 to La Habra Heights County Water District to construct a PFAS remediation and treatment system at five groundwater wells.
* $1,750,000 to the Orange County Water District to install an innovative ion exchange treatment system at Santa Ana's Wells 27 and 28, to ensure treated groundwater can be safely served to residents.
* $959,752 to the City of Riverside to modify the Palmyrita Water Treatment Plant for PFAS removal and to improve drinking water infrastructure.
* $2,100,000 to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency to construct a new treatment facility to remove PFAS contaminants from groundwater at the existing S7 well.
* $959,752 to the Santa Margarita Water District to fund a preliminary design report for the new Ranch Water Filtration Plant and support the district's effort to provide potable reused water.
* $959,752 to the City of South Gate to treat four wells affected by PFAS contamination that supply more than 50% of the City's total water demand.
* $6,452,972 to the Western Municipal Water District to fund rehabbing, repairing, and replacing aging sewer lines to prevent the infiltration of PFAS-contaminated groundwater into March Air Reserve Base's sewer system.
EPA continues its commitment to support communities addressing PFAS and other emerging contaminants. In addition to the recent announcement of new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding, $4 billion nationwide in Drinking Water State Revolving Funds dedicated to addressing PFAS and emerging contaminants, and more than $6.5 billion in low-interest financing available through EPA's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan program, EPA's new PFAS OUTreach-or PFAS OUT-initiative will proactively work with communities and water systems to address PFAS risks. Recognizing that small, rural, and disadvantaged water systems often have fewer resources, PFAS OUT is specifically designed to ensure these communities are not left behind.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-invests-157-million-pfas-projects-across-southern-california
Brazil's Maranhao State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability With IDB Support
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Brazil's Maranhao State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $52.9 million loan for the state of Maranhao in Brazil to strengthen fiscal revenue and public expenditure management.
The operation will modernize Maranhao's fiscal management by aligning systems and processes with the country's consumption tax reform as well as enhance the state's ability to deliver services and support sustainable
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Brazil's Maranhao State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $52.9 million loan for the state of Maranhao in Brazil to strengthen fiscal revenue and public expenditure management.
The operation will modernize Maranhao's fiscal management by aligning systems and processes with the country's consumption tax reform as well as enhance the state's ability to deliver services and support sustainableeconomic and social development. This new plan is part of the third phase of the PROFISCO Program, a national IDB-supported initiative to strengthen fiscal sustainability at the subnational level in Brazil.
The program will finance measures to strengthen fiscal governance, modernize technology and operational processes, and build institutional capacity. It will improve cybersecurity, procurement and logistics, and promote transparency and fiscal citizenship, with a strong focus on inclusion.Additional measures will strengthen taxpayer registration, enforcement, and disputes resolution, improve budget and financial management, and reinforce systems to manage fiscal risks and recover public revenues.
These efforts are expected to facilitate tax compliance while increasing transparency and enabling higher-quality public spending and ultimately suport better public services for the population.
The loan has a 24-year maturity, a six-year grace period, and an interest rate based on SOFR. Counterpart financing totals $5.9 million.
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About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a member of the IDB Group, is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the Bank works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise, and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/brazils-maranhao-state-improve-fiscal-sustainability-idb-support
Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia
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Platform improvement work at the Prince, WV station (PRC) is currently underway as part of Amtrak's ADA Stations Program. This project represents a total investment of $4.5M and focuses on replacing the existing passenger platform, along with a series of upgrades designed to improve accessibility and enhance the overall customer experience.
Improvements will include:
New lighting
Guardrails
Detectable warning surfaces
Accessible
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WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia
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Platform improvement work at the Prince, WV station (PRC) is currently underway as part of Amtrak's ADA Stations Program. This project represents a total investment of $4.5M and focuses on replacing the existing passenger platform, along with a series of upgrades designed to improve accessibility and enhance the overall customer experience.
Improvements will include:
New lighting
Guardrails
Detectable warning surfaces
Accessibleparking spaces with a compliant path connecting to the platform
Updated exterior signage
Construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2027, with work being carefully phased to avoid any disruption to train service or passenger boarding.
Given the historic nature of the Prince Depot, the project is being designed to preserve the site's character while introducing modern accessibility features. Improvements will maintain key historic elements through in-kind replacement of platform components and the installation of historically compatible fixtures.
The project will also strengthen accessible connections between the platform, station building, and parking area. These efforts reflect Amtrak's broader commitment to delivering a more inclusive and accessible travel experience nationwide as the ADA Stations Program continues to expand access across the network through sustained investment and federal support.
Located along the New River, the current Prince Station is a distinctive Art Moderne depot that opened in 1946 as part of a broader effort to modernize passenger rail travel. Originally established by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, it remains an architectural landmark and an important gateway for travelers to Beckley, Fayette County, and the New River Gorge region.
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Original text here: https://media.amtrak.com/2026/05/amtrak-advances-accessibility-improvements-at-prince-station-in-west-virginia/
