CA Small Business Policy News & Information

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

NFIB/CA Executive Director Hosts Mark Montgomery ShowListen on the radio or online on May 18th!
NFIB/California Announces Endorsements of 31 Legislative CandidatesSmall business backing a boon to candidates who earn its support
Ten California High School Seniors Win ScholarshipsTwo are $5,000 scholarship recipients
Poll: Support for AB 32 Declines as Voters Balk at Implementation CostsCalifornians Unwilling to Sacrifice Jobs, Pay Higher Energy Costs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Legislative Committees Pass Senate Bill 1099Bill sets pre-established dates for regulations to go into effect
California Supreme Court Decision Victory for Small Business
Californians Against Higher Taxes: More Jobs, Not TaxesWe've already been hit with $12.5 billion in new taxes. Now, Sacramento wants to raise your taxes and fees by billions more. More taxes won't solve the state budget crisis - they will only hurt California families and cost jobs.
Small Biz Victory: Assembly Bill 1678 (Monning) ShelvedLatest column by NFIB/CA Executive Director John Kabateck.
Websites are now free for California businesses!At NFIB/CA, we believe the web is an essential platform for all of our members. That's why we've joined California Get Your Business Online a Google-led program that provides the tools and resources for California businesses to get online and succeed online.
Restricting Independent Contracting Will Slow Economic Growth In California, Add Unemployment, Study FindsFormer California Chief Economist Phillip J. Romero Presents Findings in Sacramento.
Media Resource - NFIB vs. SebeliusWelcome reporters and editors to the place for quick information on California's role in the landmark lawsuit.
NFIB/CA Remains Opposed to Any Tax Increases on November BallotAny “Budget Deal” with Higher Taxes, No Reforms Devastating for Small Businesses
NFIB/CA All-Member Call on the Federal Health Care LawDid you miss the last all-member call on health care? Listen to a recording here!
Study Shows Property Tax Increases Would Hurt Small Business, Kill JobsIncreased property taxes would harm small businesses and cost California 396,345 jobs
Google Offers Free Websites for California Small BusinessesGoogle's "California Get Your Business Online" program makes it easy for Golden State businesses to grow.
NFIB/CA Hits the Radio Airwaves!Radio partnerships help to spread the "Voice of Small Business" across the state.
Poll of California Small Business Owners Released TodaySmall business overwhelmingly supports state spending limit, paycheck protection for unions.
New 2012 Laws Affecting California Small BusinessesWith hundreds of new laws taking effect on January 1, it is difficult to keep up with what Californians are and are not allowed to do. Here is a snapshot of some of the new laws that impact small business owners.
NFIB/CA Announces 2012 Leadership Council Members
NFIB/CA Reception Marks Start of Legislative SessionNFIB/CA members meet and mingle with their elected representatives.
Fighting For Main Street, Protecting Your Bottom LineNFIB had a successful year in defeating many serious anti-business bills. We wondered how much money that success saved the average NFIB member. Read on to find out.
An Open Letter to California Business Leaders and OrganizationsRegarding Business Support for Tax Increases
NFIB/CA Releases Statement on Governor Brown’s State of the State Address
NFIB's Young Entrepreneur FoundationYoung Entrepreneur Awards - 2012 Update!
NFIB/California Releases Legislative Voting Record for 2011Does your representative vote for - or against - small business?
NFIB/CA Releases Statement on Governor Brown's Proposed 2012-13 BudgetPlan relies on tax increases to balance budget.
If You Aren't at the Table, You're on the Menu!Thoughts from California Leadership Council Chair, Manuel Cosme, Owner, Professional Small Business Services.
NFIB/CA Releases Statement on Waste Connections Leaving CaliforniaThe National Federation of Independent Business, California released the following statement today in response to news that Folsom-based Waste Connections, Inc. will be relocating its corporate headquarters to The Woodlands, Texas.
NFIB/CA Releases Statement on Governor Brown’s Tax Increase PlanNow is not the time for new taxes!
NFIB/CA Executive Director Interviewed on International Radio ProgramTalks about challenges small businesses face in California.
NFIB/CA Member Talks Health CareTake a minute to hear one NFIB member's thoughts on the new health care mandate.
NFIB/CA Supports Congressman Lungren's ADA Reform LegislationBill is meant to curb opportunistic ADA lawsuits and provide access for the disabled.
Are Proposed Tax Cuts Enough for Small Business?Take a moment to listen to NFIB/CA Executive Director John Kabateck talk about what small business needs now.
NFIB/CA Releases Statement on Governor Brown’s Pension Reform Plan
Relles Florist Celebrates 65th AnniversaryFamily business survives tough economic climate in California and while serving their community.
Act Today to stop CARB’s $2 Billion Job-Killer!With unemployment at over 12% – among the highest in the nation – and the state suffering from a multi-billion dollar budget deficit – the last thing we need is a regulation that will drive energy costs higher and kill even more jobs. But that’s precisely what the California Air Resources Board is planning to do. Read on to see what you can do to make sure the voice of small business is heard.
NFIB/CA Sacramento UpdateThe Governor had until midnight October 9th to act on the bills that passed out of the Legislature. Here are the highlights of what was signed and vetoed.
California Board of Equalization Tax SurveyGeorge Runner, an elected member of the California State Board of Equalization, wants your opinion on use tax in California. Take a few minutes to respond to this quick online survey and make sure your voice is heard.
NFIB/CA Releases Statement About Veto of Assembly Bill 135NFIB/CA released the following statement about the veto of Assembly Bill 135 (Hagman) by Governor Jerry Brown.
Higher Property Taxes Opposed By CaliforniansProtections Provided Under Prop. 13 Strongly Supported
Update from SacramentoThe Legislature has wrapped up things for another year - take a minute to read about NFIB's wins and challenges.
Opportunity to Give Main Street a Break Comes and GoesLegislators fail to pass small business friendly bill during the last hours of the legislative session.
California Can’t Afford To Lose 8,000 More JobsThe Voice of Small Business was heard and this bill was killed! Read the press release about the negative impact this bill would have had if passed.
Update from SacramentoThings are heating up in Sacramento - and it isn't just the weather. The Voice of Small Business is being heard - take a minute to read about some of our victories and the challenges that still lay ahead.
NFIB/CA Executive Director John Kabateck Appears on Fox NewsDiscusses small business optimism and plans for expanding.
NFIB/California Issues Statement on Lt. Governor Newsom’s Economic Development PlanLt. Governor's plan recognizes the importance of small businesses in California's economic recovery.
Small Business Organizations Advocate for Private Property RightsLeaders of business groups draft open letter to Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa.
Wi-Fi Warning: Small Businesses Take NoteNew copyright deal could nail firms providing free Internet access
NFIB/CA Releases Statement About Passage of Assembly Bill 135Bill would require small business representation on California's most powerful regulatory agency.
NFIB Announces 2011 “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” WinnerCalifornia teen recognized with $10,000 scholarship for miniature skateboard business.

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