A Labor Flashpoint with National Reach The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike entered its third week on September 15, 2025, with walkouts expanding across Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. What began as a targeted protest over wage stagnation and automation fears has now ballooned into a nationwide disruption of auto manufacturing and logistics. President Trump, speaking…
The Trump administration announced a sweeping expansion of the federal TikTok ban. It extends restrictions to all contractors, subcontractors, and federally funded institutions. This move, framed as a national security measure, prohibits the use of TikTok on any device used for federal work. For contractors, this signals a new era of digital hygiene enforcement, compliance…
Breaking into government contracting can sometimes feel like trying to crash an exclusive party where the guest list is tight and the rules are confusing. For many entrepreneurs, the contracts are too large, the competition too seasoned, and the process too overwhelming. That’s where small business certifications make all the difference. Programs like 8(a), WOSB,…
Government contracting often feels like a maze—rules, paperwork, compliance checks, and deadlines that come faster than a toddler with a crayon near your white couch. That’s where innovative contract vehicles come in. They’re not just buzzwords; they’re real, practical pathways that help contractors and agencies break free from the slow, old-school acquisition grind. From OTAs…