Work-from-Home Law Watch (Australia): Victoria’s right-to-work-from-home bill is set to be tweaked under Premier Ben Carroll, keeping a “reasonable” two-days-a-week remote work right while business groups push back—so employers have a short runway to update policies and apply rules consistently. Disaster Relief for Small Firms (US): Los Angeles County approved a Small Business Interruption Fund to help businesses hit by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire, with payments planned within 45 days and a future-proofing plan for high-risk facilities. Local Streetscape Recovery (US): Asheville is moving ahead with Biltmore Village restoration after Tropical Storm Helene, aiming to repair sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps and risky trees, with public feedback open until Aug. 11. Hiring Signals (US): NFIB’s July report shows small business employment improving after months of declines, but owners still struggle to fill openings—especially skilled roles. Business Zoning Shift (US): Kansas City approved rezoning for a Midtown Costco to transition into a business center, adding overnight delivery trucks while removing some longtime neighborhood services. Fraud Crackdown (US): DOJ and Southeastern AGs are coordinating to target fraud tied to SNAP, SBA loans and other programs, including cases spanning multiple states. Solar Savings Push (Australia): Australia expands commercial rooftop solar rebates from Oct. 1, potentially cutting upfront costs by about 20% for eligible businesses. Manufacturing Training Boost (US): The SBA awarded $50M to support manufacturers via the E2G program, with Arizona Western College receiving $5M for hands-on training and technical assistance. Small Business Funding Finder (New Zealand): NZ’s upgraded Funding Explorer on business.govt.nz consolidates multiple government grants and equity schemes into one searchable tool for faster discovery. Trade Deal Pressure (India-US): An Indian parliamentary panel urges a quick US trade pact while protecting domestic interests and calls for targeted support for small businesses facing tariff and compliance disruptions. Community Entrepreneurship (US): Indiana’s home-based vendor rules are helping more residents sell cottage foods and treats directly, turning hobbies into legal micro-enterprises. Small Business Employment & Growth (Global): Nilekani argues AI will hit large firms harder, while “millions of small businesses” can drive job creation—shifting the focus to SME resilience.