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Texas Hemp Shops Sue State Over New Smokable Hemp Ban & Fees

Texas hemp businesses sue to block new DSHS rules redefining hemp, imposing $10K fees, threatening jobs and livelihoods across the industry.

US-UK Financial Alliance Accelerates: Focus on Digital Finance & Regulation

The U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group met in February 2026, advancing the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future with recommendations due summer 2026.

Southwest Airlines’ New Portable Charger Rules: What Travelers Need to Know

Southwest Airlines bans portable chargers from overhead bins starting April 2026, limiting passengers to one 100Wh device amid rising lithium battery fire risks.

Oil Surges, Stocks Slide as Iran Strait of Hormuz Deadline Looms

Oil surges past $115 and stocks tumble as Trump's Iran deadline over Strait of Hormuz blockade sends traders scrambling amid global supply fears.

Texas Job Market Rebounds in 2026: 278,000 New Jobs & 1.9% Growth

Texas rebounds from flat 2025 with projected 1.9% job growth and 278,400 new jobs in 2026, led by energy, finance, construction, and AI investment.

Texas Shatters Jobs Record: 40,100 New Jobs in January 2026 Outpaces U.S.

Texas hits record 14.4M jobs in January 2026, adding 40,100 positions and outpacing national growth with 0.8% annual rate vs 0.2% nationwide.

BNY Doubles Trump Account Savings: $2,000 Boost for Newborns

BNY Mellon matches $1,000 federal Trump Accounts contributions for employee newborns, doubling seed investments in government child savings initiative.

DART Names Gene Gamez Interim CEO: Legal Expert Leads Dallas Transit

DART names Gene Gamez, 30-year legal veteran and General Counsel, as interim CEO following Nadine Lee's abrupt termination in April 2026.

Texas AG Investigates Solar Panel Scams: Homeowners Beware Deceptive Sales

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets solar companies over alleged deceptive sales tactics, hidden fees, and misleading contracts affecting thousands of homeowners.

IRS Overhauls Nonprofit Group Exemption Rules: Key Changes for 2026

IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-08 overhauls nonprofit group exemptions, ending a 5-year moratorium with stricter compliance rules and religious carve-outs.

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