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SBA finalizes significant changes to HUBZone eligibility and certification requirements

SBA finalizes significant changes to HUBZone eligibility and certification requirements

SBA published its final rule on 17 December 17 2024 implementing sweeping updates to the HUBZone program’s eligibility and certification requirements. The new rule takes effect today, 16 January 16 2025, and introduces changes that streamline compliance while responding to feedback from more than 650 public comments. Notably, the

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has updated its geofencing system for drones in the United States, shifting from enforced "No-Fly Zones" to "Enhanced Warning Zones." Effective 13 January 2025, the update reflects FAA airspace data and mirrors similar changes implemented in Europe last year.

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. “Trump defense pick vows ‘warrior culture’,” Semafor

Pete Buttigieg reflects on DOT tenure and airline regulation legacy

Pete Buttigieg reflects on DOT tenure and airline regulation legacy

Skift conducted an exit interview, of sorts, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. He highlighted the successes and challenges of his tenure, focusing on his department’s work overseeing the airline industry’s postpandemic recovery, regulatory enforcement, and consumer protections. Under Buttigieg, the Department of Transportation implemented regulations such as automatic

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

As reported by the Washington Business Journal, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has reintroduced legislation to revoke the Securities and Exchange Commission’s independent leasing authority, transferring its real estate decision-making to GSA’s Public Buildings Service. Norton argues the SEC’s missteps have cost taxpayers millions, citing the agency’s

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 13 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 13 January 2025

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. “Jeju Air Flight Recorder Stopped Working 4 Minutes Before Plane Crash,” New York

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 10 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 10 January 2025

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. “New threats pushing Air Force and Army