FL Small Business Policy News & Information

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Six Florida High School Seniors Win Scholarships from Small Business
Join us for Lunch with Congressman WebsterCongressman Dan Webster wants to meet with you May 23 in Orlando - join us for lunch!
Help Elect Pro-Small Business Candidates May 9 with Lt. Gov. CarrollJoin us in Jacksonville May 9 for a fundraiser for the NFIB SAFE Trust PAC - help us elect friends of small business!
You're Invited to an NFIB Fundraiser featuring Adam PutnamJoin your fellow NFIB members for a fundraiser for NFIB's PAC, featuring Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam.
After Six Months of Increases, Small-Business Optimism DropsAfter a promising start to the year, the Small-Business Optimism Index dropped, signaling more uncertainty in the small-business community.
Help NFIB Push Back Against the Big Labor Agenda on “Ambush” ElectionsContact your Senator today to stop this labor-union-sponsored effort to speed up the unionization of small businesses.
Florida’s Small Businesses Confident Supreme Court Will Agree 'Obamacare' is UnconstitutionalFollowing three days of oral arguments before the Supreme Court, NFIB feels its case against the federal healthcare law is as strong as ever.
Small Business Joins Gov. Scott at Jobs Package SigningUniquely targeted small business tax relief was the focus of last week's Jobs Package signing in Tallahassee.
What Passed and What Failed?Here's your rundown of five bills that passed and five that failed during the 2012 Legislative Session - they may impact your business.
Session Concludes in TallahasseeThe battle for small business priorities continued through the final moments of session Friday - but did they make it through, or die on the floor?
Small Biz Praises TPP Passage, Awaits UC Relief; Workers’ Comp Chances RemoteNFIB's hallmark issue, the tangible personal property tax exemption, moves on to the ballot as the session clock winds down.
Small Biz Specific Tax Relief (TPP) Passes HouseThe House votes 118-2 to pass this relief to exempt over 156,000 from paying the tangible personal property tax.
Small Biz Priorities Head for Votes in TallahasseeAs legislative session begins to wind down, small business priorities are ramping up - see what we're doing in Tallahassee, and how you can help!
Job-Growing TPP Exemption Passes Senate CommitteeBill uniquely tailored to help small business gets one step closer to passage in Senate Subcommittee this week.
Loophole Allowing Doctors to Charge Excessive Drug Prices Almost ClosedSenate Bill 668 passes through the Senate Health Regulation Committee, and Legislative Director Pablo Diaz testified on why this relief is so important.
Major Small Business Tax Relief Heads for Floor VoteHallmark NFIB issue, the tangible personal property tax exemption, passes a House committee with unlikely group support.
Two Small Biz Priorities up in Committees ThursdayNFIB/Florida representatives are testifying Feb. 16 on two major bills that will bring much-needed relief to small business owners.
Unemployment Comp Savings Still Need You!As session reaches the halfway point, we're still fighting to save you money on unemployment comp, but you can help!
NFIB Member Linda Cherry Testifies on TPP Exemption"We cannot create jobs when the government takes our time and our resources," Cherry said before a House committee Wednesday.
Contact Your Legislator Today for Unemployment Comp ReliefWe're working to stop rising unemployment comp rates, but legislators need to hear from small business owners! $96 per employee is at stake!
Small Business Let Down by House Vote to Kill Business-Friendly “Bad Faith” ReformInstead of passing business-friendly legislation, members of a House subcommittee today sided with personal injury attorneys on bad faith reform.
Transparency in Healthcare Costs Bill Passes First CommitteeLegislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare passed its first committee in the Florida House.
NFIB's First Task of Session: Lowering Your Workers' Comp RatesSession's busy first week brings our first action alert - tell your legislator to support lowering your workers' comp rates!
Last Chance to Go to Small Business Day!Don't miss a trip to the Governor's Mansion and lunch with author Peter Schweizer! Sign up today!
Join us for Lunch with Peter Schweizer in Tallahassee!Local members: RSVP now to join us for Small Business Day's lunch only!
Small Business: Destination Resorts Not the Only Path to Job CreationExclusive Opinion Poll Released Today Shows Florida’s Job Creators Want the Legislature to Focus on Real Job Creation.
Small Business to Announce Legislative Agenda TodayThe voice of Florida small business to address job creation and gaming expansion at press conference in Tallahassee.
Pablo Diaz Joins NFIB as Legislative DirectorA new face joins NFIB/Florida to represent your small business in Tallahassee.
Florida Legislators Want to Hear from You on State RegsWhat state rules and regs are particularly burdensome? Tell your legislators through the Florida House of Representatives’ “Your Voice” survey.
Gingrich to Join Presidential Town Hall Series, Will Speak with Small-Business CommunityNewt Gingrich will speak with small-business owners today, December 2, as part of NFIB's presidential town hall series.
Help Give Future Small Business Owners a Head StartSee how NFIB/Florida members can help America’s future business owners with a donation to the Young Entrepreneur Foundation.
Don’t Forget Small Businesses This WeekendNFIB reminds holiday shoppers to help your community and the economy by patronizing your local small businesses.
Tune in to Hear NFIB Take on the Audubon Society on OverregulationNFIB/Florida's Executive Director Bill Herrle squares off with the Audubon Society in our fight to stop overregulation of the small business community.
Small Business Welcomes Sen. Rubio’s AGREE ActSenator Marco Rubio yesterday announced a pro-small business bill that takes meaningful steps toward job creation and economic recovery.
NFIB v. Sebelius: Supreme Court Will Hear NFIB’s Healthcare LawsuitThe US Supreme Court announced today that it plans to hear NFIB's constitutional challenge of the federal healthcare law.
Thousands of Florida Jobs will be Lost due to Federal Healthcare Tax, Research ShowsSmall business is expected to take a big hit from the HIT tax, part of the federal healthcare law, according to NFIB research.
NFIB Applauds New Workers' Comp ProposalNFIB's Bill Herrle today cheered legislation introduced by Senator Alan Hays and Rep. Matt Hudson that would eliminate the disparity between what doctors in the workers' comp system can charge for drugs compared to prices available through pharmacies.
Small Business Calls for Workers' Comp Reforms, Laments Rate IncreaseIn the wake of the disappointing workers' comp rate hike announced last week, NFIB is pressing the legislature to take up reforms to mitigate the damage and help job creation.
Open Letter to Insurance Commissioner McCartyNFIB/FL's Bill Herrle implores McCarty to reduce workers' comp rates and include the direct dispensing savings in the interest of small business owners.
NFIB Applauds Gov. Scott's Jobs AgendaGov. Scott's legislative agenda echoes many of NFIB's small business priorities, giving our members a lot to be excited about looking forward to session.
Florida Small Businesses Launch Fight for ‘Sensible Regulation,’ Job GrowthSmall businesses came together in Tallahassee to launch the campaign against burdensome and unnecessary regulation.
NLRB Postpones Enforcement of Poster RuleNFIB's case to have the punitive rule stopped gets its first victory, temporarily lifting the burden of this rule on our members.
NFIB Seeks Immediate Supreme Court Review Of Health Care LawsuitNFIB today filed a petition with the Supreme Court to take up the healthcare challenge and resolve this issue for small business owners.
NFIB Files Lawsuit to Protect Employer Rights Over Posting Requirement
Should Florida Accept or Reject the Federal Stimulus Dollars?Please answer our quick one-question ballot – what do small-business owners think Florida should do?
Members Show Overwhelming Opposition to Federal RegulationsThe results of a recent NFIB/FL survey reveal that if your business is being impacted by overregulation, you’re not alone.
Small-Business Optimism Plummets in AugustNFIB's monthly survey shows small-business owners confidence in the future of the economy is at a six-month low.
NFIB Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Address
President Obama: Help Small Business by Backing OffStatement by NFIB/Florida's executive director in advance of President Obama's jobs speech.
Workers' Comp Rates on the Rise AgainThe annual workers' comp assessment requests a hike in rates on small businesses - will it affect your ability to create jobs?

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