Category: Policy

GovernmentPolicy

U.N. Tax Committee Priorities Draw Global Input as International Taxation Evolves

As the U.N. Tax Committee prepares its first session, stakeholder input has tripled from four years ago. Key priorities include dispute resolution, environmental taxation, and adapting tax rules for developing economies in a rapidly changing international landscape.

The United Nations Tax Committee is fielding diverse suggestions from global stakeholders as it prepares to establish its four-year work plan, with particular focus on how international tax rules should evolve to address digital economies, climate change, and the needs of developing countries. The committee’s secretariat received 43 responses to its call for input—nearly triple the participation from four years ago—according to recent analysis of stakeholder submissions.

Expanding International Tax Framework

by Michael Turner
BusinessPolicy

Small Business Regulation Decline Under Trump 2.0: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Federal regulations affecting small businesses have reached unprecedented lows during Trump’s second term, with only 21 significant rules finalized. While deregulation provides relief, experts warn temporary measures may create long-term uncertainty for business planning and operations.

Small business regulation is undergoing a dramatic transformation under the Trump administration’s second term, reaching levels not seen since modern record-keeping began in the 1970s. According to Federal Register data, only 2,029 final rules have been published as of Columbus Day, putting the administration on track for the lowest regulatory output in decades. This regulatory drought represents a significant shift from previous administrations and carries both opportunities and hidden challenges for entrepreneurs navigating the current business landscape.

The Dramatic Decline in Small Business Regulation

by Jessica Moore P.E.
MediaPolicy

** Pentagon Press Rules Face Media Boycott as New York Times, AP Refuse to Sign

** The New York Times, Associated Press, and Newsmax lead media outlets refusing to sign the Pentagon’s new press rules. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s policy requires written acknowledgment, threatening access revocation for non-compliance. Outlets call the restrictions unconstitutional. **CONTENT:**

Major news organizations including The New York Times, Associated Press, and conservative outlet Newsmax are refusing to sign the Pentagon’s new press rules, risking credential revocation in a standoff over First Amendment protections. The Trump administration’s deadline requires written acknowledgment of controversial media procedures that outlets say criminalize routine newsgathering.

by Jessica Moore P.E.