MI Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Michigan Members “Take the Hill” at DC SummitNFIB/Michigan members, Ralph Beebe and Joe Cozart attended the NFIB Small Business Summit in Washington DC this week to meet with Congressional leaders and spread the small business story.
Personal Property Tax Passes SenateNFIB supported legislation to reform personal property tax has passed the Michigan Senate, however, amendments that were added to the bill in the Senate could prove problematic down the road for business owners seeking relief from the tax.
Fred Radtke: Small Business Champion!The NFIB/Michigan Leadership Council has named Fred Radtke, owner of FAR Management located in Mt. Clemens, MI as the recipient of the 2012 Small-Business Champion award.
Small Business Index Shows Modest GainDirector Charlie Owens says that while a modest gain in the Optimism Index is good news, Washington remains a drag on the economy.
Small Business Jobs Report Shows Mixed ResultsDirector Charlie Owens said that while policies may be improving in Lansing small business owners in Michigan are still concerend about the direction in Washington.
NFIB Supports Construction Code ChangesNFIB testified before the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee in support of legislation that would spare small business from paperwork and red tape by moving Michigan to a six year code cycle from the current three year cycle.
Small Business Skeptical of Facebook Password AccessDirector Charlie Owens said today that small business owners largely disagree with the need to have access to their employees' social networking sites.
Small Business Index Drops, Near Term Job Growth UncertainDirector Charlie Owens says that while state policymakers are on the right track, Washington's stubborn pursuit of higher taxes and more regulations is casting a pall over the national economy.
Small Business Wants Washington to Increase Domestic EnergyDirector Charlie Owens says that high gas prices are killing small businesses and that both parties in Washington should work on a real energy plan.
Owens Urges Legislature to Go Slow on Health ExchangeDirector Charlie Owens said today that with the federal health care law in legal jeopardy, lawmakers should go slowly on a proposal to establish a Michigan health exchange.
DOT Number Exemption for Light Trucks on the MoveSmall business owners who depend on their pickup trucks and light vehicles are getting closer to being exempted from the requirement to have a federal DOT identification number.
NFIB Michigan 2012 Candidate Survey
The NFIB/Michigan 2012 Candidate Survey is required for all candidates seeking legislative office in the Michigan House of Representatives that do not possess a prior NFIB/Michigan Voting Record.
Facebook Access Survey QuestionShould employers be prohibited from requesting password access to employee Facebook accounts?
Listen to NFIB on the Frank Beckmann ShowListen to State Director Charlie Owens and WJR's Frank Beckmann discuss NFIB's U.S. Supreme Court lawsuit against Obamacare.
Bill Ending Forced Union Scam Passes!NFIB backed legislation that will end a long running union dues skimming scam has passed both chambers and is now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature.
Stakes are High in Health Care LawsuitSpecial Commentary: NFIB State Director Charlie Owens explains what's at stake in the NFIB Supreme Court case against the federal health care law.
Big Labor's Big Power GrabNFIB will be joining with other business organizations and citizens to fight the latest attempt by big labor to roll the clock back on much needed changes to Michigan's economy.
Poll Shows Support for Right to WorkIn the face of a union attempt to ban right to work laws in Michigan, Director Charlie Owens unveiled a new statewide poll today showing strong citizen support for right to work.
Small Business Urges Lawmakers to Clarify Tank RegsDirector Charlie Owens told legislators today that they should adopt a bill clarifying regulations for cleaning underground storage tanks.
NFIB notice of employee rights NOT to join a union posterNFIB/Michigan has made available a notice that business owners can post along side the new required NLRB poster that informs employees of their right NOT to join a labor union.
NFIB Backs Special Election WinnerNFIB/Michigan celebrated yesterday the special election victory last night for State House Candidate Joe Graves, whom the organization backed.
Small Business Group Urges Lawmakers to Exempt Pickup Trucks from RegulationDirector Charlie Owens urged lawmakers today to exempt pick-ups from expensive and unnecessary regulation.
Meet the Fifty PercentersForget about the one percenters and the 99 percenters, meet the fifty percenters that are creating the jobs and paying the bills in America...
While Business in a Lull Nationwide - Michigan is RisingDirector Charlie Owens says that policymakers in Washington could learn a few things from Michigan on how to revive the small business sector.
Small Business Applauds Improvement in National RankingDirector Charlie Owens today cheered an announcement by the non-profit Tax Foundation to boost Michigan's ranking for business taxes from 49th to 7th.
NFIB-ABC Mitchell Research Poll on Right to WorkDownload the NFIB-ABC Mitchell Research Poll on Right to Work in Michigan here.
New Members Elected to Michigan Leadership CouncilNFIB/Michigan is pleased to announce the election of small business owners Tom Little and Ralph Beebe to the Leadership Council.
Michigan Small Business Pleased with Performance-Based Budget ProposalsDirector Charlie Owens said today that the Governor's performance-based budget proposals, unveiled today, are exactly what the state needs to improve its fiscal condition.
NFIB Wants Governor to Stay on CourseDirector Charlie Owens said today that he wants the Governor to remain on course in his Budget Address tomorrow.
NFIB Michigan Picks New LeadersNFIB/Michigan announced this week a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for its Leadership Council.
NFIB Calls for Protection from Unclaimed Property AgentsDirector Charlie Owens this week called on lawmakers to pass a bill protecting small business owners from third-party agents authorized by the state to harass them for unclaimed property.
NFIB Endorses Graves in 51stNFIB this week endorsed candidate Joe Graves in the special State House election in the 51st district.
Michigan Small Business Says No Hurry on Health ExchangeDirector Charlie Owens told a key committee this morning that the state should not hurry to create a health care exchange until it knows whether the federal law mandating the program will survive a court challenge.
Michigan Small Business Group Suggests Mandatory Membership for All State BusinessDirector Charlie Owens in a tongue-and-cheek testimony today suggested that if it's okay for workers to be forced to pay dues to unions then small businesses should be compelled to join NFIB.
Michigan State of the State: Building on AccomplishmentsFor the first time in many years, small business owners in Michigan are pleased with the direction in state government and are looking forward to continued progress with Governor Snyder's second State of the State address.
Union Strike Legislation Supported by NFIBA package of bills that would put some teeth into Michigan's laws prohibiting strikes by government employees is the subject of hearings taking place in a House Committee this week. NFIB supports the bills.
Action on Right to Work Expected SoonLegislation that would remove the requirement that a worker must join a union as a condition of employment is expected to be introduced this spring.
Michigan Small Business Wants Gov to Build on SuccessDirector Charlie Owens urges the Governor to use his State of the State Address this evening to push for more reforms to help small businesses.
The 2012 NFIB/Michigan Small Business AgendaHere are the issues NFIB will be working on in 2012 to get Michigan back on track for small business!
2011 Year in Review - A Banner Year for Small BusinessWhile a record number of items on the NFIB Small Business Agenda were accomplished in 2011, there is more work to be done and we will be pursuing those vital small business issues in 2012.
Small Business Agenda Moves in Final Week of 2011 Session2011 was a historic year of legislative victories in Michigan for small business and NFIB worked overtime to push through some final bills before the session ended.
Workers' Compensation Reforms Headed to GovernorNFIB today applauded the Michigan House for concurring with Senate changes to legislation aimed at stabilizing Michigan’s ever-shifting workers compensation law.
Unemployment Insurance Reforms Passed!Director Charlie Owens praised lawmakers today for passing unemployment insurance reforms that would relieve the UI system's fiscal crisis without leading to skyrocketing payroll taxes on small businesses.
NFIB Urges Ban on Automatic Payroll Deductions for PAC DonationsDirector Charlie Owens says there is a conflict of interest in the relationship that allows state and local governments to take political donations automatically from public employee paychecks.
NFIB’s First Supreme Court Brief Against ObamaCareNFIB’s First Supreme Court Brief on the Non-Severability of the Individual Mandate in the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Michigan Small Business Cheers Bill Blocking Forced UnionizationDirector Charlie Owens told a committee today that legislation must be approved to block the state from forcing day care and health care providers to form labor unions.
NFIB Unemployment Insurance WebinarYour Unemployment Insurance payroll taxes are going up again in 2012. Download the NFIB Webinar to learn what NFIB is doing to contain the damage and avoid even bigger tax hikes down the road.
Small Business Urges Legislators to Reform UI Without Punishing Tax HikesDirector Charlie Owens urged lawmakers today to reform the state's battered Unemployment Insurance system without laying the groundwork for massive tax increases.
NFIB Thanks Upton and Walberg for Stand Against RegulationsDirector Charlie Owens announced today a TV and radio ad campaign to thank congressmen Fred Upton and Tim Walberg for fighting for sensible regulations.
NFIB Urges Shoppers to Buy Local this YearDirector Charlie Owens is urging shoppers this weekend to visit local merchants as an alternative to the crowded malls.

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