KY Small Business Policy News & Information

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

State Programs Offer Help to Small Businesses in Need of LoansThe Cabinet for Economic Development has the tools to help small businesses get the resources they need to get on their feet and grow.
Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Task Reform to Tour the CommonwealthNFIB/Kentucky is encouraging its members to attend the meetings and speak out on the issues that affect Kentucky's small businesses.
General Assembly Includes Key Provision in 'Pill Mill' BillNFIB/Kentucky persuaded lawmakers to limit the amount of narcotic painkillers doctors can give their patients directly -- a measure that should help control the cost of workers' comp insurance.
Versailles Student Earns NFIB/Young Entrepreneur ScholarshipThe scholarship is awarded to students who would rather earn money working for themselves than for someone else.
Beshear Calls Legislators Back for Special SessionGov. Steve Beshear wants the General Assembly to pass road construction and prescription-drug control legislation.
Small Business in Good Shape as General Assembly Winds DownVictories include legislation to streamline process of paying payroll and business taxes.
Unemployment-Tax Bill Would Save You Hundreds Per EmployeeWe're fighting for a bill to help Kentucky begin repaying a nearly $1 billion federal loan and avoid a big increase in the unemployment insurance tax.
Resources for Small-Business Owners Affected by the TornadoesHere is some information to help you recover from the recent storms.
Bill to Streamline Local Business Tax Collection Moves to SenateAsk your senator to vote "yes" on legislation to replace more than 200 unique local forms with one standard form in order to save small-business owners time and money!
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.
Speak Out on These Key Issues Today!Legislators are about to take action on several bills would have a big impact on your small business.
State's Small Business Should Have a Large Role in Tax ReformNFIB/Kentucky State Director Tom Underwood writes in Business First of Louisville that Governor Beshear's blue-ribbon panel won't be complete unless it includes small-business owners.
Bill Would Reduce Local Tax Paperwork for Small BusinessesLegislation requiring local governments to use standardized forms would save money by reducing administrative costs.
Beshear to Name Tax-Review Panel, May Consider Sales Tax on ServicesNFIB/Kentucky will follow the process closely to make sure the General Assembly doesn't try to balance the state budget on the backs of small business!
Lawmakers Float Plan for a Tax Increase to Support Kentucky's Unemployment FundContact your legislators and tell them small business can't afford another tax increase!
Kentucky's General Assembly is Back in SessionWe're there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Lawmakers to Return to Frankfort Jan. 3NFIB/Kentucky will be there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Kentucky's Pension Plan for Civil War VeteransThe effort underscores the need for lawmakers to review programs and laws to make sure they're still relevant.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
Leanne Durm is NFIB/Kentucky'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 Frankfort.
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.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
WATCH: 'We Can Change Government' on Election DayNov. 8 is Kentucky's chance to elect the candidates who will support small business.
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.
NFIB/Kentucky Partners with State Agencies on Business WebsiteThe Kentucky Business One Stop Portal is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs and small-business owners to get information, acquire licenses and conduct other business with the state.
You Might Need a License to Play Music in Your Small BusinessHere's what you need to know before turning on a radio, TV or CD player.
Commonwealth Small-Business Owners Losing Confidence in EconomyPoor sales remain the No. 1 issue, 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.
Kentucky Small Businesses Look Ahead to the 2012 ElectionsWhile the commonwealth is focused on the upcoming election of constitutional officers, small business owners should also be thinking about 2012, when the entire House of Representatives and half of the Kentucky Senate will be up for re-election.
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.
Kentucky's Small Business Are Getting Tangled in Washington's Red TapeNFIB/Kentucky State Director Tom Underwood met recently with U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler to talk about ways the federal government can make things easier for small businesses.
VIDEO: Shelby County Teen Explains How He Hatched His Gourmet Egg BusinessJared Schlosnagle, a finalist for the $10,000 NFIB Young Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship, talks about building a successful small business while still in high school.
Kentucky Businesses Could Lose $640 Million in Federal Tax CreditsThe governor and lawmakers are scrambling to make a $28.5 million debt payment on a federal loan to cover the cost of paying unemployment benefits. If the state misses the Sept. 30 deadline, businesses could lose federal tax credits.
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)Parts of the South were devastated by tornadoes and floods this spring and summer, but disaster can strike at any time, in any season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
NFIB, EMPLOYERS Expand Workers' Comp Program Throughout KentuckyEMPLOYERS now offers NFIB members discounted workers’ compensation coverage in 19 states.
NFIB/Kentucky Advises Small Businesses How to Prepare for an ICE AuditAccording to published reports, the U.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.
Stumbo Considers a Sales Tax on ServicesTom Underwood, state director of NFIB/Kentucky, says, "The expansion of the sales tax to services has some serious problems for small businesses."
NFIB/Kentucky State Director Honored for Being "a True Champion for Small Businesses"Tom Underwood recently received the Public Policy Catalyst award from the The Lexington Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Shelby County Student is Finalist for NFIB Young Entrepreneur of the Year AwardJared Schlosnagle will receive a $5,000 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation scholarship and will receive a second $5,000 scholarship if he's selected as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Soaring Gas Prices Hurt Kentucky's Small BusinessesNFIB/Kentucky members want Congress to pass legislation that would restart and expand offshore oil and natural gas drilling.
Kentucky Small-Business Optimism: 'Maybe This is the New Normal'NFIB's monthly survey looks at small-business optimism at the national level, but what’s happening across the country generally holds true for Kentucky.
NFIB/Kentucky is Gearing Up for 2012 General AssemblyThis year's legislative session just ended, but we're already looking ahead to the challenges likely to face small businesses in next year's session.
Free Webinar on Essential Workplace Policies, April 13, from NFIB/KYAre you unsure how to handle problem employees? Have you written more than one internal policy memo this past year? Do your employees constantly ask about sick leave, dress codes, or vacation time? If your answer is yes to any of these questions then you need to attend this free webinar on April 13.
Regular Session Closes With Big Wins for Small BusinessNFIB members helped stop some bills that would have made things worse, not better, for Kentucky's job creators.
VIDEO: What's Wrong With Health Insurance Mandates?Sen. Julie Denton, past winner of the NFIB/Kentucky Guardian of Small Business Award, tells the Senate that mandates help few while driving up the cost of insurance for everybody.
National Entrepreneurship Week: Encourage Young People in their Entrepreneurial SpiritNational Entrepreneurship Week is happening February 18-25, 2012, highlighting how independent business owners are important mainstays of American Society. Learn more about NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation and donate to the Young Entrepreneur Awards to show your support for the next generation of small business owners.
NFIB to Kentucky Supreme Court: Small Business Can't Control the WeatherNFIB urges court to spare business owners from liability for harm that occurs due to outdoor weather hazards.
'You Are Big Business in Kentucky' (Video)NFIB/Kentucky State Director tells the Kentucky Small Business Caucus that entrepreneurs and small, family businesses are the backbone of the commonwealth's economy.

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