MS Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Lawmakers Delivered Big Wins for Small BusinessNFIB/Mississippi helped secure lower taxes and better protections for small, family businesses during this year's legislative session.
Tishomingo County Student Earns NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardWhile some of her classmates were looking for part-time jobs, Tishomingo County High School senior Haley Brown was building her own small business.
Historic Workers' Comp Package Passes House, SenateThe legislation is a win-win for employers and employees alike because it means a safer workplace and a more efficient system for everyone.
Inventory Tax Bill to Bring Relief to Mississippi BusinessesCompromise legislation giving businesses a larger income tax credit when they pay inventory taxes is headed to Gov. Phil Bryant.
Veto Protects Business' RightsGov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Revenue Department to padlock your small business without giving you a chance to defend yourself in court.
We're Running Out of Time to Pass Workers' Comp Reform!Contact your senator TODAY and tell him or her to vote "YES" on the House version of Senate Bill 2576.
Lawmakers Weighing Bills That Affect Your Small BusinessHelp us pass much-needed workers' comp reform and inventory-tax relief bills!
COLUMN: 'Obamacare' before Supreme Court is 'bad medicine'NFIB/Mississippi State Director Ron Aldridge explains why we oppose the president's health-care law.
Much-Needed Regulatory Reform Bill Clears SenateThe legislation will help ensure that Mississippi weighs the impact unnecessary regulations might have on small businesses.
Premises Liability Bill Passes House Over Trial Lawyers' ObjectionsNFIB/Mississippi is fighting for legislation that would protect property owners in cases where a crime is committed on their property.
We're Running Out of Time to Pass These Four Bills!Call your local legislators today and ask them to vote "yes" on workers' comp reform and tax relief.
Help Us Pass Two Important Small-Business Bills!The House is debating a bill that would ease the burden the state's inventory tax places on small businesses, while the Senate is considering legislation that would force state agencies to consider the impact new rules and regulations would have on small businesses.
Don't Forget to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!Tell us what issues are important to you, and we'll deliver your message to the Legislature!
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.
Urge Lawmakers to Vote 'Yes' on Small-Business Regulatory Review PanelThe legislation would create a committee of small business owners would provide input on the impact of proposed and current state regulations on small businesses.
NFIB/Mississippi Members to Chair Key Legislative CommitteesState Director Ron Aldridge says he looks forward to working with the member-legislators in this year's session.
The Mississippi Legislature is UnderwayHere's a look at some of the issues we'll be supporting in this year's session.
Bryant Supports NFIB's Plan for Regulatory Review PanelThe panel's goal will be pointing out state rules and regulations that make it hard for businesses to grow and create jobs.
Lawmakers to Return to Jackson Jan. 3NFIB/Mississippi will be there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
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.
Deadline for LLCs to File Annual Reports is Dec. 5NFIB/Mississippi helped pass legislation making sure in-state LLCs don't have to pay a filing fee.
Governor-Elect Taps NFIB State Director to Chair Key Advisory CommitteeRon Aldridge will advise Gov.-elect Phil Bryant on state regulations that discourage small businesses from growing and creating jobs.
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.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyMake a point of shopping at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Mississippi Small Businesses to Get Their Day in CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court is going to hear the case brought by NFIB, Mississippi and 25 other states challenging the constitutionality of the federal health-care law.
Small Business Wins Big on Election DayNFIB/Mississippi endorsed winners Phil Bryant, Tate Reeves and Mike Chaney, and voters overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment protecting individual property rights.
58 Legislative Candidates Earn NFIB's EndorsementFind out which candidates will support small business!
WATCH: NFIB Endorses Phil Bryant for GovernorAs lieutenant governor and as a state legislator, he has opposed higher taxes and excessive mandates and done everything he can to ensure that state government lives within its means.
WATCH: 'You Can Change Government' on Election DayNov. 8 is your chance to elect a governor and Legislature that will support small business -- and pass a state constitutional amendment that will prevent government from taking your property and turning it over to someone else.
Vote YES on Initiative 31, the Eminent Domain AmendmentStrong property rights are crucial to attracting and keeping jobs in Mississippi.
Deadline for Registering to Vote is Oct. 8The Nov. 8 general election is your chance to vote on the eminent domain amendment and other issues that affect your small business.
Mississippi Understands How to Create JobsEmployers who want to participate in STEPS 2 must enroll by Sept. 30 in order to take advantage of the full benefits of the program.
Small-Business Owners in Mississippi, Nationwide Still Worried About the EconomyWeak sales are still 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.
Mississippi Small Businesses Unimpressed by President's Jobs PlanThey wanted to hear the president was finally going to back off when it comes to overreaching regulations and simply let small business owners do their jobs, but what they heard was more of the same.
Small Business Wins Big in Eminent Domain CaseThe state Supreme Court says a proposed constitutional amendment on eminent domain reform can appear on the November ballot.
Navigating the Claims Process After Tropical Storm LeeRemnants of the tropical storm brought flooding to parts of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi over Labor Day weekend. Here's what you should remember if you need to file an insurance claim on damage to your home or business.
VIDEO: Supreme Court Should Let the Public Vote on Eminent DomainNFIB/Mississippi has asked the state Supreme Court to rule against a businessman trying to stop the proposed constitutional amendment on eminent domain from appearing on the November ballot.
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.
Outcome of This Year's General Election Crucial to Small BusinessEighty legislative seats will be up for grabs in November.
Tax Update: Late Filing of New LLC Annual ReportsSecretary of State Delbert Hosemann is offering a one-time grace period for LLCs to file their mandatory annual report without penalty.
Do Your Legislators Support Mississippi's Small Businesses?Check the latest NFIB/Mississippi voting record to find out how each member of the state Legislature voted on key small-business bills (PDF).
11 of 14 Legislative Candidates Endorsed by NFIB/Mississippi SAFE Trust Win PrimaryOne race involving an endorsed candidate will be decided in a primary run-off on Aug. 23.
What's Next in Fight to Keep Eminent Domain Amendment on the Ballot?NFIB/Mississippi fought to get this issue on the ballot, and we’ll fight for it all the way to the state Supreme Court, if that’s what it takes to keep it on the November ballot.
NFIB/Mississippi SAFE Trust Endorses Candidates in 14 Legislative PrimariesOur members support the candidates who support small business.
Mississippians Should Get to Vote on Eminent Domain AmendmentNFIB has filed a “friend-of-the-court” brief opposing an attempt to derail a vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on eminent domain reform.
Mississippi Voters Could Turn the Legislature Upside DownThere are 73 contested races for seats in the House and 35 in the Senate. Of those, 20 House seats and 7 Senate seats will be decided in the primary. The rest will be decided in the Nov. 8 general election.
What Happens if Someone Uses 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)We're heading into the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
NFIB/Mississippi 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.

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