MD Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Maryland: Hollywood Comes to State HouseThe Maryland State House has been transformed.
Maryland Healthcare Meeting RecapThank you to all who attended recent educational meetings on the Federal Healthcare Law and Small Business.
MD Students Win YEF ScholarshipsThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation recently awarded two Maryland students with a 2013 YEF scholarship.
MD Attend Healthcare Meetings on May 29Three meeting opportunities on Wednesday, May 29th to learn about the future of small business healthcare and how to prepare for the new Federal HealthCare Law. RSVP today!
MD Events and LocationsNFIB/Maryland wants to hear from you!
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Going Wrong WayDirector Ellen Valentino says that the booming stock market doesn't accurately reflect the problems that small business owners are facing.
Maryland Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage - DefeatedNFIB thanks all members who got involved.
Maryland, Highest Gasoline Tax Increase EverThe Maryland General Assembly has passed, and the Governor will sign the largest gasoline tax increase in Maryland history.
Maryland Governor and Assembly Leaders Introduce Transportation TaxConsumers can expect to see a projected 10 cents increase to the price of gasoline over the next 2 years.
Maryland 2012 Health Benefit Plan Quality and Performance ReportReview and provide feedback on the 2012 Health Benefit Plan Report
Maryland Small Business Day RecapThank you to all who attended and met with their legislators. Your activism is greatly appreciated!
Maryland Testifiers and Activists NeededLegislative issues that strongly affect small business: mandatory paid sick and safe leave, a minimum wage increase and regulatory reform
Maryland, Support Regulatory ReformLegislation that will help small businesses comply with regulations. Urge legislators to support HB 16 and SB 261.
Maryland, Oppose The Minimum Wage IncreaseThe minimum wage may increase from $7.25 an hour to $10 per hour under new legislation. Please urge your legislators to oppose SB 683.
Maryland, Oppose Mandatory Paid Sick Leave - Small Business Owners Needed to TestifyA call for small business owners willing to testify against mandatory paid sick leave and an urge to legislators to oppose HB 735 and SB698 today!
Small Business Applauds Bill to Regulate Pace of RegulationsDirector Ellen Valentino today applauded legislation introduced by Delagate Sam Arora that would require regulations to be posted once per quarter instead of every day.
January 6 Scholarship Application Deadline ApproachesGive a state student a helping hand with college tuition. The scholarship application process for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award for the class of 2013 has been extended to January 6, 2013.
Maryland Health Care Exchange Recap: Private Meeting with Secretary of HealthThank you to all who attended the meeting, Secretary Sharfstein, and NFIB member business, Value Carpet One for sponsoring the meeting and making the event free to NFIB members.
Save the Date - Maryland Small Business Day at the Capital Set for Feb. 7The date has been set for Maryland's Small Business Day at the Capital.
Free Dinner Discussion on Marcellus Shale: What It Means For Your BusinessJoin fellow small business owners and meet Drew Cobbs, Eastern Region Director with American Petroleum Institute, to discuss what is happening with Marcellus Shale in Maryland, immediate benefits to small business, and what the Maryland General Assembly has in store for your business in 2013.
MD NFIB Says Make Holiday Parties Fun For Employees, Not LawyersThe NFIB Legal Center provides tips for small businesses to have great holiday parties without risking safety or lawsuits.
Free Dinner Discussion on Marcellus Shale: What It Means For Your BusinessJoin fellow small business owners and meet Drew Cobbs, Eastern Region Director with American Petroleum Institute, to discuss what is happening with Marcellus Shale in Maryland, immediate benefits to small business, and what the Maryland General Assembly has in store for your business in 2013.
Mandated Paid Sick Leave a Priority for Unions in the 2013 Maryland General AssemblyThe unions have set their agenda for the upcoming Maryland General Assembly and their target is small business.
Save the Date - Maryland Small Business Day at the Capital Set for February 7thMaryland's Small Business Day at the Capital will begin with a breakfast and briefing from key elected officials, followed by legislative visits to elected officials.
Maryland's Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates to Drop by 55%Read a very important press release on unemployment insurance tax rates.
NFIB Posts Important Link For Small Business Owners Impacted By SandyDoes Your Business Have a Disaster Plan?
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Join Us October 25 for A Conference Call with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental HygieneYou are invited to join us from the comfort of your own business for a conference call regarding ensuring your business is compliant with the new federal healthcare law.
Rep. Harris Garners NFIB Guardian AwardUS Rep. Andy Harris was named recently as a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Small Business Optimism Ticks UpDirector Ellen Valentino explains why small business optimism remains at recessionary levels.
Speculation Grows over O'Malley at DNC ConventionThere is growing speculation among political observers over whether Governor Martin O'Malley is aiming for higher office.
MD Small Business Optimism Dips AgainDirector Ellen Valentino says that Maryland small business owners are concerned about the persistently weak US economy.
MD Small Business Endorses Bartlett for CongressNFIB today endorsed Roscoe Bartlett for Congress in the 6th District.
Governor O'Malley Calls Second Special Session For GamblingGovernor O'Malley has called the Maryland General Assembly back into session to deal with issues around the expansion of gambling.
MD Small Business Worried About EconomyDirector Ellen Valentino said that a recent drop in small business optimism indicates a weakening economy.
MD Small Business Disappointed by the SCOTUS RulingDirector Ellen Valentino said that her members are deeply disappointed by the SCOTUS ruling on health care and that now Congress must repeal the federal law.
Small Business Index Remains FlatDirector Ellen Valentino says that with higher state taxes and a possible federal tax increase looming, it's no wonder that small business owners aren't optimistic about the economy.
Another Special Session?The Maryland General Assembly may be looking at a second special session to begin on July 9.
Small Business Urges Legislators to Reject Tax HikesDirector Ellen Valentino and small business leaders are urging Maryland lawmakers to balance the budget without raising taxes again.
TAKE ACTION! Tell Lawmakers to VOTE NO on Tax hikesMaryland lawmakers will begin a special session on Monday, May 14 to vote on raising your state income tax.
Small Business Index Shows Modest GainDirector Ellen Valentino says that a slight increase in the Small Business Optimism Index is good news but that legislators should do more to encourage growth.
NFIB Commends O'Malley for Workplace Fraud ReformsDirector Ellen Valentino said workplace fraud reforms signed by Governor O'Malley provide needed clarification for small business owners.
April Member Meetings to Focus on Healthcare Lawsuit & Legislative BriefingJoin NFIB for meetings on the Eastern Shore and in Montgomery County to hear about NFIB's historic Supreme Court oral arguments, the federal healthcare lawsuit and more.
NFIB Addresses Manufacturers Roundtable in Frederick CountyNFIB addressed 40 members and guests of the Frederick County Manufactures Roundtable on Friday, March 30, briefing them on the 2012 General Assembly Session as NFIB's Federal Healthcare Lawsuit heard before the U.S. Supreme Court.
NFIB Urges Legislators to Consider Impact of Higher Income and Gas TaxesDirector Ellen Valentino warned legislators today that higher gas and income taxes could cause long-term damage to the economy.
JOIN US: Member Call with House Minority Leader, March 26NFIB will host a free teleconference with Del. Tony O'Donnell to discuss the budget, taxes and what's to come as we enter the home stretch of legislative session.
NFIB Joins Coalition to Fight Gas Tax Hike; Members Urged to Contact LawmakersNFIB joins with industry and business associations across the state to fight the Governor's unprecedented gas tax increase effort. Get involved and contact your lawmakers now.
50+ businesses join NFIB for Small Business Day; Taxes, Healthcare remain top issuesBusiness owners from across Maryland filled the room on Feb. 9 to discuss federal and state policy concerns and to face lawmakers on issues critical to their businesses.
Small Business Gives O'Malley Mixed ReviewsDirector Ellen Valentino said today that Governor O'Malley's State of the State Address was partially positive for its emphasis on regulatory reform, but that his call for higher taxes was disappointing.
NFIB Urges Governor to Focus on Regulatory ReformDirector Ellen Valentino said this week that she hopes Governor O'Malley will focus part of his State of the State Speech on the need for sweeping regulatory reform in Maryland.

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