NY Small Business Policy News & Information

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NFIB Says NY Earns its Lousy Business RankingDirector Mike Durant said today that New York has earned its latest lousy business ranking from CEO Magazine.
NY Small Business Optimism Going in Wrong DirectionDirector Mike Durant said that the latest dip in small business optimism shows a disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street.
NFIB Reacts to New Study Showing NY as "Least Free" State in AmericaDirector Mike Durant today said that a new study by George Mason University ranking New York as the least free state in the country confirms what small businesses have already known about Albany's appetite for higher taxes, more regulations and runaway lawsuits.
Small Business Reacts to Final Budget DealDirector Mike Durant said today the budget deal struck in Albany today indicates that the effort to improve the state's economy has stalled.
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Business Groups Urge Governor and Legislature to Hold Off on Minimum Wage in View of Weak JobsNFIB Director Mike Durant and Unshackle Upstate Director Brian Sampson today urged lawmakers and Governor Cuomo to drop a plan to raise the minimum wage in view of recent reports showing weak jobs growth in New York.
NY Small Business Reacts Sharply to Single Payer Health Care IdeaDirector Mike Durant today said that a trial balloon over Albany that would give the state total control over the health care industry is an extremely bad idea.
Small Business Angered by Assembly Minimum Wage Vote
Small Business Questions Silver's Understanding of EconomyDirector Mike Durant today said Speaker Silver's push for a higher minimum wage and more delays in gas permits jeopardizes the Upstate economy.
Join NFIB and Unshackle Upstate to Discuss - Unfinished BusinessWhat New York needs to get done for business this year
NFIB Responds to Property Tax Cap ChallengeDirector Mike Durant today responded to a court challenge brought by the teachers union to overturn the state property tax cap, which he said is a breakthrough for taxpayers and should be upheld.
NFIB Blasts Silver's Bait and Switch on Minimum WageDirector Mike Durant today came down hard on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's proposal to copy President Obama's minimum wage hike, a plan that would be even more damaging to small businesses than the one currently under discussion in Albany.
Be the Voice for Small Business - Small Business Day April 17Join other small business owners from across New York State for Small Business Day in Albany on Wednesday, April 17.
Small Business Reacts to Women's Chamber on Minimum Wage HikeDirector Mike Durant today reacted to the Women's Chamber of Commerce, which earlier endorsed a higher minimum wage, reminding the group that not every business can afford to absorb costly government mandates and that the measure would cost jobs.
NFIB Reacts to Cuomo's Budget AddressDirector Mike Durant today said the Governor's budget is a mixed bag for small businesses. It makes some important reforms that could save money, but the savings could be offset by a higher minimum wage.
Special Commentary on Minimum WageDirector Mike Durant penned an opinion piece circulated statewide in which he points out that a higher minimum wage would undermine Governor Cuomo's focus on improving the Upstate economy.
Scaffold Law Reform Lobby Day!
New York Small Business Reacts to Cuomo AddressDirector Mike Durant reacted today to Governor Cuomo's State of the State speech.
NFIB/NY Reacts to Fiscal Cliff DealDirector Mike Durant reacted today to the deal in Congress struck on New Year's to avert the fiscal cliff
NFIB Congratulates Amedore on Election VictoryNFIB Director Mike Durant today congratulated Senator-elect George Amedore who was declared the winner of his election after a razor-thin margin and weeks of political and legal challenges.
NY NFIB Applauds Cuomo's Intervention on Toll IncreaseDirector Mike Durant today applauded Governor Andrew Cuomo, who called on the Thurway Authority to hold tolls level and find savings elsewhere.
2013 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award - Deadline Extended to January 6NFIB sponsors a scholarship program annually called the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.
NFIB/NY Statement On Creation of BiPartisan Senate Majority ConferenceDirector Mike Durant issued a statement today in response to the announcement of the formation of a new Senate Majority Caucus.
New NFIB Report Shows Higher Minimum Wage Will Kill More than 20,000 JobsDirector Mike Durant today released a new study from the NFIB Research Foundation predicting that a higher minimum wage in New York would destroy 22,000 jobs over 10 years.
NFIB Members on Fox Business News to Discuss the EconomyNFIB LC Board member Pat Orzano appeared recently on Fox Business News with David Asman to discuss the economy.
NFIB-NY Calls for Audit of Thruway AuthorityFollowing a decision by the NY Thruway Authority cancelling two meetings on the massive toll hike this week, NFIB/NY Director Mike Durant renewed his call for an audit of the agency.
Governor Cuomo Announces Important Information Related to Super Storm Sandy for Business/HomeownersImportant Resource Information regarding Super Storm Sandy
FEMA Announces Federal Aid Available For New York
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
NY Small Business Calls Tax Report Embarrassing, Calls for ChangeA new report by the Tax Foundation ranking NY dead last for its business climate is alarming and should spur reforms in Albany, said State Director Mike Durant.
Small Business Makes Legislative EndorsementsDirector Mike Durant today announced NFIB's legislative endorsements for the upcoming election.
NFIB State Director to participate in a forum on Oct. 3 in Rochester: "Election 2012: The Issues Business People Need to Know (and need to care about)"The event is open to the public and will be held on October 3, 2012 in Rochester from 5:00-6:30pm at the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House. This is a great opportunity to learn more before casting your vote in November, as well as to hear about issues affecting businesses and taxpayers in New York State.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has announced changes to the Sales Tax Web FileThere is a phase-in period for these new requirements. This means that the reporting system will be available for returns due after September 20, 2012. The Department is holding FREE informational webinars for sales tax vendors.
NFIB/NY Troubled by Rumor that Cuomo will Sit Out Fight over Mandate ReliefDirector Mike Durant today urged Governor Cuomo to clarify his position on whether to repeal the Triborough Amendment, which gives labor groups a big advantage over taxpayers.
NFIB Joins Unshackle Upstate in Calling for Audit of Thruway AuthorityDirector Mike Durant says that a recent Comptroller of the NY Thruway Authority.
NY Small Business Optimism Dips AgainDirector Mike Durant says that small businesses are troubled by the persistently weak economy.
Scaffold Reform: Just one way to open NY for BusinessDid you know that if a worker is injured while intoxicated or ignoring safety training, that a property owner and contract could be held accountable for full damages? This is what happens now under the law, is this fair? Is this good for business? Let's change it…
NFIB and Our Members: A Two-Way StreetNFIB/NY calls on members to get engaged in the upcoming political season both during elections and the legislative session
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NFIB/NY Strongly Opposes Proposed Hike in Thruway TollsThruway Authority looks to increase tolls at a rate of 45% on commercial vehicle
NY Small Business Worried About EconomyDirector Mike Durant said that a recent drop in small business optimism indicates a weakening economy.
Employers Hit Again by the Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS)
NY Small Business Deeply Disappointed by SCOTUSDirector Mike Durant said that his members are deeply disappointed by the SCOTUS health care decision and that Congress must now repeal the federal law.
NFIB Welcomes End of Disappointing Legislative SessionNFIB NY Director Mike Durant today greeted the end of the legislative with relief and said that when lawmakers return they should focus on plans to improve the state's brutal business climate.
NFIB on Chamber Report: Don't Pop the Champagne Corks YetDirector Mike Durant says that a new report by the Chamber of Commerce showing an improvement in the New York business climate is good news but that it's far too soon to celebrate.
Small Business Index Remains FlatDirector Mike Durant says that as long as government continutes to consume so much of the pie, the the economy will remain flat.
NY Small Biz to Bloomberg: Trim Fatty Gov't and Leave Us AloneDirector Mike Durant said today that NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's latest ban -- this time on soda -- crosses the line and that he should stick to making government leaner.
NY Small Business Urges Cuomo to Block Toll HikeDirector Mike Durant says that a proposed 45-percent hike in Thruway tolls will hurt small trucking firms and farmers.
SBA Offers Small Business Loans for Economic Injury from 2011's Natural Disasters – Due June 13Small businesses in 32 New York counties are eligible to apply to The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help recover from the storms of last fall.
Small Business to Assembly: Higher Minimum Wage is a Step BackwardDirector Mike Durant said today that an expected vote in the Assembly this afternoon to raise the minimum wage would be a major step backward for New York's competitiveness.

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