AL Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Alabama.

Sales-Tax Holiday for Disaster Preparedness is July 6-8Tax-exempt supplies will range from portable generators to cell-phone chargers and duct tape.
NFIB/Alabama to Co-Host Workplace Safety Seminar in MobileThe event will be May 31 in Mobile and will be co-hosted by AlaCOMP and the Occupational Safety Association of Alabama.
Unemployment Fraud Bill Becomes LawNFIB/Alabama strongly supported the legislation as a way to reduce the need for higher unemployment taxes on small businesses.
Alabama Students Receive NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardsWhile some of their classmates were looking for part-time jobs, these graduating seniors were building their own small businesses.
'ONE SPOT' Signed Into LawThe bill is a perfect example of how lawmakers can streamline government operations to better serve Alabama taxpayers.
This is How Lawmakers Want to Change Alabama's Immigration LawWe're working with House and Senate leaders on revisions that would ease the regulatory burden on small-business owners like you.
Unemployment Bill Brings Relief to Small, Family BusinessesSenate Bill 300 will change the “waiting week” for someone who has applied to receive unemployment benefits from the 13th week to the first week of filing.
House to Vote on Bill Simplifying How Businesses Pay TaxesThe legislation, which has already cleared the Senate, would let businesses use a single, online payment system rather than pay taxes in each and every city and county where they do business.
VIDEO: Bentley, Roby Speak Family Business/Family Farm Day on the HillFamily Business/Family Farm Day on the Hill, held on the grounds of the State Capitol, focused attention on the vital role small, family business play in Alabama's economy.
Elebash: Health Law is Bad MedicineWriting in The Montgomery Advertiser, NFIB/Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash explains why joined Alabama and 25 other states in taking "Obamacare" to the U.S. Supreme Court.
House Committee Considers a State-Run Health-Insurance ExchangeOften described simply as a marketplace, exchanges would really be a set of rules for insurers who sell health plans to individuals or small groups, such as small businesses.
Lawmakers Weigh New Health-Insurance MandatesRules requiring employers to cover specific medical conditions and treatments help few while driving up the cost of basic health insurance for small business.
Bills to Change Unemployment 'Waiting Week' Advance in LegislatureThe change would help reduce pressure to raise taxes on small businesses.
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Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Urge Your Legislators to Support These BillsOver the past several days, legislators have introduced a number of bills endorsed by NFIB/Alabama.
Bentley's Plan Would Help Small, Family BusinessesNFIB/Alabama members welcome Gov. Robert Bentley's call for lawmakers to invest more in workforce development and career tech programs and to free businesses from "unnecessary, bureaucratic roadblocks."
Immigration, Tax Relief Top Alabama’s Small-Business AgendaWe're working with House and Senate leadership and Governor Bentley to ease the regulatory burden Alabama’s law places on small businesses.
Storms Underscore Need for Small Businesses to Have Disaster PlansA line of deadly storms that struck near Birmingham early on Jan. 23 serves as a reminder that disaster can strike at any time, in any season, and that small-business owners should be prepared.
VIDEO: How Will Alabama's New Immigration Law Affect You?Watch the replay of our latest webinar explaining how Alabama's new immigration law affects practically every business in the state -- including yours!
Supreme Court Primary Race is March 13NFIB/Alabama wants a court that is fair and mindful of the impact its rulings may have on small businesses.
Elebash: Support the Regulatory Reform ActNFIB/Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash says bureaucrats need to think twice before enacting new rules and regulations that discourage growth and job creation.
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner Meets with NFIB Members in DaphneNFIB/Alabama helps connect small-business owners with their elected representatives.
Leanne Durm is NFIB/Alabama's New Member Support ManagerShe'll help our members engage in the legislative and political process and make the voice of small business heard in Montgomery.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop at Small Businesses, Support the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Alabama Small Businesses to Get Their Day in CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the lawsuit brought by NFIB, Alabama and 25 other states challenging the federal health-care law.
Sen. Del Marsh Earns NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business AwardThe Guardian of Small Business Award is the highest honor NFIB can bestow on a lawmaker for supporting small businesses.
WATCH: How a Torrent of New Regulations Will Affect Your Small BusinessFind out what’s going on -- and what you can do about it -– in this replay of our recent webinar with NFIB's manager of regulatory policy.
Immigration Reform Coalition to Sponsor Webinar, Seminars on LawNFIB/Alabama, a member of Alabama Employers for Immigration Reform coalition, encourages you to sign up and find out what the state's new immigration law means to your small business.
LISTEN: Governor Bentley Answers Your QuestionsBe sure to listen to the replay of our recent teleconference with Gov. Robert Bentley. He talks about his plans for Alabama's small businesses and answers questions from small-business owners like you.
Small-Business Owners in Alabama, Nationwide Losing Confidence in EconomyPoor sales remain the No. 1 issue facing small businesses, meaning owners are reluctant to expand and create jobs.
Washington's Cure for Health-Care Crisis: Higher Taxes, More PaperworkWe're challenging the federal health-care law in court, but it's still on the books, and you're required to follow each and every mandate. Sign up for NFIB's free webinar to learn more about your obligations.
Navigating the Claims Process After Tropical Storm LeeRemnants of the tropical storm brought flooding to parts of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi over Labor Day weekend. Here's what you should remember if you need to file an insurance claim on damage to your home or business.
Washington Wants to Fine You Because You're Not PsychicOSHA is working on a new regulation requiring employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that would have to include every conceivable accident that could happen at your workplace. If there’s an accident you didn't plan for, you’d have to pay a hefty fine.
Free Workers' Comp Workshops in Birmingham, MontgomeryAlaCOMP, an Alabama-only self-insurance fund and member benefits partner with NFIB/Alabama, will present the workshops, which will cover topics such as distracted driving and workplace safety.
Voters to Fill 2 House Seats in Special ElectionHouse District 45 was previously held by the late Rep. Owen Drake. House District 48 is being vacated by Rep. Greg Canfield, who was appointed by Governor Bentley to serve as director of the Alabama Development Office.
Could You Be Violating Alabama's New Immigration Law?The Alabama Employers for Immigration Reform (ALEIR) is inviting members of NFIB to one of its upcoming seminars to find out about their obligations under the law. NFIB/Alabama is part of the ALEIR coalition.
Brooks and Roby to Speak at Energy Town HallsThe Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy is inviting members of NFIB/Alabama to attend a town halls with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in the Decatur area on Aug. 10 and with U.S. Rep. Martha Roby in Troy on Aug. 16.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday Good for Small BusinessThis year's tax-free weekend is Aug. 5-7.
What Happens if Pirates Use Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music or Movies?Take steps now to prevent customers or someone else from logging in and using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? (Video)We're heading into the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
Alabama Temporarily Restricts Electronic Filing of Certain Tax FormsThe Department of Revenue said the action is required due to processing errors associated with electronically transmitted Alabama returns received from federal consolidated filers.
NFIB/Alabama State Director Named to Health Exchange Study CommissionRosemary Elebash will represent the small business community on the panel, which will make its recommendations to the governor and lawmakers by Dec. 1.
Alabama Employers Expected to Avoid Tax Increase Tied to UI FundThe state is expected to repay a federal loan it needed to keep the unemployment trust fund solvent, eliminating the need for Washington to reduce a federal tax credit for employers.
Alabama Small Businesses Should Be Prepared for ICE InvestigationsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun notifying 1,000 businesses nationwide it wants to review their I-9 forms and other documents to make sure they are hiring only people authorized to work in the United States.
Small Business Owners Applaud Legislature for Passing ‘Card Check’ AmendmentWhether you’re voting for president or helping decide whether to unionize your workplace, you have a right to vote your conscience without fear of intimidation. The proposed state constitutional amendment will protect the people of Alabama from those who would try to rob them of that right.
NFIB to Host Conference Call on Managing Your Unemployment Insurance RatesJo Doyal and Charlotte Lackey from the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations will offer guidance and answer your questions.
Listen to the Replay of the NFIB/Alabama Conference Call on Health-Care ReformDr. Bob Graboyes, NFIB’s senior healthcare advisor, talks about rising costs, grandfathered policies, the small-business tax credit, employee privacy and new taxes and paperwork rules in the call, recorded June 7.
Small Business Tax Credit Welcome News to Alabama’s Job CreatorsUnder the Full Employment Act of 2011, businesses with 50 or fewer employees will receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying more than $10 per hour.

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