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Jan 6, 2026

NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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March 17, 2026

NFIB Urges Congress to Make $128 Billion Cost-Saving Regulatory Exemption Permanent

Repealing Beneficial Ownership Information mandate will protect privacy and reduce regulatory costs for small business

March 11, 2026

VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Discusses Small Business Optimism on NYSE Live

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2026) – NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Kristen Scholer on NYSE Live to discuss February’s Small Business Optimism Index and the issues currently impacting Main Street. Wade analyzes NFIB’s February SBET survey, explaining why optimism ticked

March 11, 2026

New NFIB Legislative Health Care Plan Outlines Solutions to Lower Costs for Small Business

NFIB proposal urges Congress to improve access to affordable and flexible health care options

March 10, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.

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March 18, 2026

Repeal Beneficial Ownership Reporting to Protect Small Business

NFIB submits a statement for the record urging Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement and destroy previously submitted data to protect the privacy of small businesses.

March 17, 2026

Small Businesses Urge Congress to Pass Affordable Health Care Plan

NFIB sends a legislative health care plan to Congress outlining several policies to lower health care costs and expand affordability for small businesses.

March 17, 2026

Wage Garnishment: Tips to Ensure Compliance

Learn about wage garnishments, legal responsibilities, and avoiding penalties with the NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s recent blog.

March 17, 2026

Small Business Optimism Sees Slight Decline in February

The February Small Business Economic Trends report sees a slight decline in small business optimism while job openings and actual sales changes increased. Learn more about the new data and what it means for small business.

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March 11, 2026

DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification

Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r

February 27, 2026

Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties

Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance. What is a Wage Garnishment? A wage garnishment is a legal p

February 18, 2026

Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business

What is Bankruptcy Clawback? A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)

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January 28, 2026

Form I-9 Compliance and ICE Audits

Federal law mandates that U.S. employers verify their employees’ authorization to work in the United States by completing Form I-9. Due to increased immigration enforcement, workplace Form I-9 audits have increased. This article explores employers’ requirements, common mistakes during the process, a