CT Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Minimum Wage Won't Stay DeadDirector Andy Markowski today said a scheme to attach the dead minimum wage bill to the budget implementation legislation is an unnecessary distraction from the important fiscal issues.
Connecticut NFIB Members in DC to Educate Congress on Key IssuesDirector Andrew Markowski and several Connecticut NFIB members visited Capitol Hill today to educate members of Congress on key small business issues.
NFIB Members Visit DC to Educate Congressional Reps on Small Business IssuesDirector Andy Markowski and a contingent of NFIB members from Connecticut traveled to Washington, DC, this week to meet with members of the state's congressional delegation on important small business issues.
Small Businesses Celebrates End of SessionDirector Andy Markowski today said the Legislature's decision to adjourn without raising the minimum wage is a big victory for small businesses.
Small Business Index Shows Modest GainDirector Andy Markowski said that lawmakers risk putting the economy in reverse with legislation raising the cost of hiring.
Urge Your State Representatives to Support the Creation of a Small Business Regulatory Fairness BoardAsk your state representative to support the creation of a regulatory fairness board to help small business owners.
Contact Your State Senator Urging Them to Oppose Minimum Wage IncreasesSmall business owners in Connecticut are being asked to contact their state senator urging them to oppose increasing the minimum wage. Using NFIB's Action Alert Center makes sending an email simple!
Tanking Revenues Prove that Connecticut Experiment is a FailureDirector Andy Markowski says that Connecticut's latest budget deficit proves that tax-and-spend policies don't work.
NFIB Says Compromise on Minimum Wage Still HurtsDirector Andy Markowski says that a compromise minimum wage bill debated today in the House would still hurt small businesses and the economy.
NFIB Tells Committee Minimum Wage is Anti-Business, Not Anti-PovertyDirector Andy Markowski told members of the Appropriations Committee that a hike in the minimum wage would hurt businesses far more than it would help the poor.
Minimum Wage Bill Advancing, Help Us Stop The IncreaseHouse Bill 5291, An Act Concerning The Minimum Wage, was recently approved by the legislature's Labor & Public Employees Committee and is progressing through the legislative process.
Small Business Wants Washington to Increase Domestic EnergyDirector Andy Markowski said today that small business owners are really struggling with high gas prices and that Washington needs to stop bickering and finally produce a national energy plan.
NFIB 2012 Connecticut Small Business Day at the CapitolJoin fellow small business owners and attend the 2012 Connecticut Small Business Day at the Capitol on April 19th!
Destructive Minimum Wage Bill Advances in ConnecticutDirector Andrew Markowski said that a bill passed in committee that would raise the minimum wage will destroy jobs in Connecticut.
Information on Tax Credits AvailableThe state Department of Revenue recently published a comprehensive guide to the various tax credits available for small businesses.
Disaster Aid Available for Some CT Small BusinessesSome small businesses in Connecticut affected by the storms are eligible for disaster relief.
NFIB Makes Case for Property Tax ReformDirector Kevin Shivers and LC member Warren Hudak testified this week on ways to reform the state's property tax system.
Small Business Testifies Against Minimum Wage, Prevailing WageDirector Andy Markowski told lawmakers today that measures to increase the minimum wage and expand the use of prevailing wage will dampen the demand for labor and destroy jobs.
Did You Know About the Proposed Health Insurance Tax Which May Cost You $500 Per Employee?Small business owners in the Brooklyn, CT area were invited to attend a meeting aimed at “Stopping the HIT”.
NFIB Credits Malloy for Spending Cuts but says Tax Cuts are also NecessaryDirector Andrew Markowski today said that Governor Malloy's emphasis on fiscal restraint this year is laudable but that his failure to address runaway taxes diminishes his agenda.
Small Business Wants Malloy to Resist Higher Taxes and Focus on Fiscal StabilityDirector Andy Markowski said that Governor Malloy should signal to the Legislature that there will be no new taxes or expensive new programs.
Small Business Cheers Court Ruling on Discriminatory PracticeDirector Andy Markowski and LC Board Member Fran Delaney today celebrated a court ruling that could put an end organized labor's stranglehold on public contracts.
Learn How to Secure State Contracts for Your BusinessJoin fellow small business owners for a free seminar on finding your share of the 25% CT small business set-aside
NFIB Urges Leaders to Change State's Negative Business ReputationDirector Andrew Markowski this week urged the Governor and lawmakers to work harder to change the state's nationwide reputation as a bad place for business.
NFIB: No to Minimum Wage HikeDirector Andrew Markowski warned legislators today that a higher minimum wage would kill jobs for the people who need them and hurt small businesses that can't afford to pay more.
NFIB: No to Minimum Wage HikeDirector Andrew Markowski warned legislators today that a higher minimum wage would kill jobs for the people who need them and hurt small businesses that can't afford to pay more.
Business Taxpayers Should Check Their WithholdingState officials are urging employers and workers to check their withholding certificates in preparation for tax season.
Unemployment Insurance Changes ComingDirector Andy Markowski reports that higher unemployment insurance rates are coming as the result of the program's fiscal problems.
Upcoming Special Elections in CTSmall business owners in Connecticut have a chance to influence upcoming special elections.
Wild Finish in Iowa Makes New Hampshire Critical for GOP CandidatesDirector Andrew Markowski reports on the wild finish this week in the Iowa GOP Presidential Caucus and its implications for the candidates.
Small Businesses Affected by New LawsDirector Andrew Markowski reminds small business owners of new laws taking effect this year that will have an impact.
Wild Finish in Iowa Makes New Hampshire Critical for GOP CandidatesDirector Andy Markowski reports on the GOP President Caucus results in Iowa and their implications for the upcoming contests.
Small Business Optimism Creeps UpThe NFIB Economic Trends Report shows more improvement in small business optimism.
Small Business Express FundingDirector Andrew Markowski reports on a new state program to help small businesses.
State Urges Care in Calculating Wages for Seasonal WorkersDirector Andy Markowski reminds employers to be careful when they're calculating wages for holiday season employees.
Watered Down Environmental Regs Finally ApprovedDirector Andrew Markowski reports on environmental regulations recently approved that could affect small businesses in Connecticut.
NFIB/CT Urges Shoppers to Go Small This YearDirector Andrew Markowski says that folks can help their communities and the economy by shopping this season at local small businesses.
NFIB Urges Shoppers to Visit Small Businesses this WeekendDirector Andy Markowski is urging shoppers this weekend to think of their local merchants as an alternative to the crowded malls on Black Friday.
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Applications AvailableNFIB members can submit nominations for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship.
Small Business Cheers Supreme Court Action on ObamacareDirector Andy Markowski says that small businesses will get some resolution to the health care issue because of the Supreme Court's decision today to hear the NFIB case against Obamacare.
NFIB Member Tells Lawmakers that Executive Orders Cost JobsDirector Andy Markowski and LC member Dan Fisher told lawmakers today that two recent executive orders encouraging the unionization of home health care and day care workers will cost jobs in Connecticut and reduces important services in the communities that need them most.
NFIB Calls for Storm Relief for Small BusinessesDirector Andrew Markowski said today that a new fund announced by Northeast Utilities to help residents harmed by the storm should be expanded to include small businesses.
Small Business Says Governor's Plan OK, But More Reform is NeededDirector Andrew Markowski says that the Governor's jobs plan is a modest step in the right direction but that much more needs to be done to make Connecticut competitive.
Small Business Says Jobs Plan Must Include Tax ReformDirector Andrew Markowski says that the Governor's jobs plan is good but incomplete without broad-based tax reform.
Absentee Ballots AvailableAbsentee ballots are now available for the upcoming November elections.
Ask Your Elected Officials to Focus on Small Business for the Upcoming Special SessionNFIB members in Connecticut say they will create jobs if state government gets out of the way. Take action and contact your legislators and the Governor today!
For "Haven's" Sake, What is He Talking About?Director Andrew Markowski says the Governor's recent description of Connecticut as a "tax haven" isn't the way taxpayers see it.
Small Business Index Ticks UpDirector Andrew Markowski says that small business owners in Connecticut would feel more optimistic with more stability in Washington.
NFIB Featured in Small and Minority Business Outreach ProgramNFIB/Connecticut recently participated in a successful small and minority business outreach program.
NFIB Sues National Labor Relations BoardDirector Andy Markowski says that a new NLRB rule violates the rights of Connecticut Small Businesses.

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