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Tag: fiscal policy
October 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank WASHINGTON — In an official regulatory update released on Friday morning, the Federal Reserve Board announced the formal termination of multiple longstanding enforcement actions directed at Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank, both headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The…
Wyoming Voters to Decide on Complex New Homestead Exemption Amid Growing Tax Policy Patchwork
As the old saying goes, if having one property tax exemption is good, then having two is preferable, and three is better still. Or at least, that seems to be the underlying logic across many states today, where lawmakers and voters continue to pile on new property tax relief measures that rarely cohere and occasionally…
Federal Reserve Board Announces Termination of Enforcement Actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
WASHINGTON — In a significant regulatory development for the Kansas banking sector, the Federal Reserve Board officially announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, that it has terminated all active enforcement actions concerning Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank, both headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The decision, which took effect earlier in the week on October…
Understanding Full Expensing: How Tax Policy Affects Capital Investment and Economic Growth
Recent legislative developments, including the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have brought renewed attention to the structural mechanics of the corporate tax system. By cementing permanent bonus depreciation for essential machinery and equipment investments alongside immediate expensing for research and development (R&D) costs, the legislation introduced significant improvements to how the…
Federal Reserve Board Announces Termination of Enforcement Actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
WASHINGTON — In a regulatory development impacting the Midwest banking sector, the Federal Reserve Board officially announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, the complete termination of all active enforcement actions involving Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Small Business Bank, both based in Lenexa, Kansas. The decision, finalized earlier in the week on October 13,…
Understanding Full Expensing: How Tax Policy Drives Corporate Investment Without Subsidizing Losses
Recent legislative actions, such as the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have brought significant structural changes to the corporate tax system. By introducing permanent bonus depreciation for machinery and equipment investments alongside immediate expensing for research and development (R&D) costs, the framework aims to modernize how businesses handle capital expenditures. However,…
October 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank WASHINGTON — In a formal announcement released on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the Federal Reserve Board made public its decision to lift multiple significant regulatory measures previously imposed upon financial institutions in Lenexa, Kansas. The…
Federal Reserve Board Announces Termination of Enforcement Actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
WASHINGTON — In a significant regulatory development for the Kansas banking sector, the Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, that it has officially terminated a series of long-standing enforcement actions involving Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Small Business Bank, both located in Lenexa, Kansas. The decision, which took effect earlier in…
Florida’s Proposed Amendment 3 Threatens Local Tax Bases and Shifts Burdens to Renters and Businesses, Experts Warn
Florida has long maintained a reputation as one of the most economically competitive states in the nation. Bolstered by the absence of an individual income tax, a modest corporate income tax rate, and a balanced revenue structure that adequately funds public services without over-relying on property levies, the Sunshine State has consistently secured a spot…
Federal Reserve Board Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Gardner Bancshares and Small Business Bank
WASHINGTON — In a notable regulatory development for the midwestern banking sector, the Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday the formal termination of all outstanding enforcement actions against Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank, both based in Lenexa, Kansas. The regulatory relief, finalized earlier in the week on October 13, 2026, marks a complete…
