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News & Information

Bowser Family Shares Value of NFIB Membership

Learn how the entrepreneurial Bowsers, Pam and husband Steve, is growing two new businesses with sons Kevin and Pete and, of course, NFIB.

Florida's Unemployment Costly to Small Business

Rising unemployment rates continue to impact your small business as possible tax hikes are discussed in Tallahassee this week.

Helena Husband-and-Wife Team Named Small Business Champions of the Year

Auto dismantler and recyclers Loretta and Ron Miller started small and now run North American-wide system.

NFIB/Ohio is on Facebook!

NFIB is working for you in Columbus! Find us on Facebook for more opportunities to get the latest information on the issues that affect your business. Become a fan of NFIB/Ohio on Facebook at facebook.com/nfib.oh today!

Oregon Small Business Champion of the Year first two-time winner

Passage of Small Business Bill of Rights made Portland civic leader Chuck Jones the clear choice.

Danner: Keep Supporting Healthcare Reform, Opposing Union Agenda

VIDEO President and CEO Dan Danner urges the Memphis Area Action Council to support pro-business healthcare reform and oppose the union agenda.

Unemployment Taxes to Increase for 2010

Montana Department of Labor and Industry to post new rates in mid-December.

Senate Bill Fails Small Business

NFIB's Roger Geiger visits Franciscan University to discuss importance of small business

NFIB's Roger R. Geiger traveled to Franciscan University of Steubenville to speak with the members of Students in Free Enterprise.

NFIB state director praises New West Health Services

Letter to the editor extols affordable plans for small businesses.

Safety Webinars Can Save You Millions

Fall- and strain-prevention education is coming to your computer on Dec. 9 and 11.

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NFIB/Tennessee is now on Facebook. Click here to become a fan!

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NFIB/Georgia is now on Facebook. Click here and become a fan!

This Friday: Healthcare Conference Call with U.S. Sen. LeMieux

The healthcare debate is heading to the U.S. Senate. But before it does, we're giving Florida members a chance to talk to Sen. George LeMieux about the legislation.

Veteran small business advocate returns to NFIB as New Mexico state director

Minda McGonagle’s experience includes family enterprises, lobbying, public relations and media.

Are Lenders 'Redlining' Michigan Manufacturing?

NFIB members told lawmakers on the House Banking Committee that small manufacturers are being given the cold shoulder when it comes to finding available financing to expand and create jobs.

NFIB: Healthcare Tax Will Make Economy Even Sicker

Raising taxes during a recession is a bad idea—raising them on healthcare during a recession would be inviting a catastrophe for New York's economy.

NFIB/Texas Visits Tomball Chamber Group

NFIB/Texas Executive Director Will Newton was invited to be the keynote speaker at a recent Tomball Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Florida Reps Vote Against H.R. 3962

We urged members to contact key votes on the healthcare legislation last week.

Watch Your Wallet- State Budget In Deficit Again

If projections of red ink continue, it's unlikely that the half of a percentage point sales tax rate cut passed earlier this year will take effect on January 1.

Governor Meets with Capital Region Small Business Leaders

Governor Paterson met with the small business community to emphasize that his proposed budget reductions are painful but necessary steps to ensure the long-term health of the state.

NFIB/Texas Presents Sen. Patrick with Guardian Award

NFIB/Texas presented Sen. Dan Patrick with the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award, our organization's most coveted award for lawmakers.

Pelosi Healthcare Plan Passes Thanks to Support from Five Hoosier Congressman

The House $1 trillion healthcare takeover passed by a mere two votes last weekend.  See which Hoosier Congressman voted for the Pelosi plan. 

Tax Reform Veto Certified for June Ballot

Enough signatures have been collected to give Maine voters the chance in June to approve or reject the tax reform law that was enacted earlier this year. 

VICTORY! Small Business Stands Ready to Help Governor-Elect Christie

We were one of the few organizations to publicly endorse the Christie/Guadagno ticket, and our members are ready to work with Governor-elect Christie.

Tell the Legislature to Watch What it Spends

Lawmakers say members should tell their legislators that state government should learn to live within its means.

Watch Your Inbox for a Special Ballot on Tort Reform

We'll be sending you a special member ballot soon to help us prepare for next year's legislative session.

State Agencies Work to Lessen Impact of New Workers' Comp Rule

Small business owners and lawmakers discuss the rule's effect on the construction industry at a Nov. 10 meeting in Cookeville.

House Panel Weighs More Healthcare Mandates

Tell lawmakers today not to burden small businesses with expensive mandates that drive up the cost of health insurance!

Officials Look to Small Business Amid Budget Crisis

Special session hints at bad legislation to come as lawmakers wrestle with a $330 million state budget shortfall.

Secretary of State Ken Bennett to speak at annual member luncheon

Reservations are now being taken for Dec. 2 event at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix. Cost to join is $25.

Unclear How State Fee Adjustments Would Affect Small Businesses

As officials begin the state budget process, we're encouraging them to make better use of taxpayer money.

Big Labor Makes Bigger Mess in Rhode Island

Not content with double-digit unemployment, big labor is pushing legislation to expand the number of small businesses that will be subject to costly new apprentice ratios.

Small Business Owners Skeptical of Economic Recovery

NFIB to Legislature: Pass Deficit Reduction Plan

NFIB urges lawmakers to support Gov. Paterson's deficit reduction plan. While not perfect, it cuts $5 billion in spending without raising taxes.

Don't Leave Money on the Table!

Join us Thursday, Nov. 19 for a free webinar on state programs than can help you grow your small business here at home and overseas.

NFIB member legislators lead the charge with pro-small business bills

At last count, there were 29 members of the Ohio Legislature who are also members of NFIB, and they're pushing legislation that's good for business.

Thirty-Nine House Democrats Vote No on NFIB Key Vote Against H.R. 3962

Reform So Bad, Businesses May 'Pack It Up and Call It a Day'

Leadership Council member Mike Sullivan tells audience the House healthcare reform bill would make things worse for small business.

Watch your mailbox for your 2010 NFIB/Ohio Group Rating Program invitation!

Our group rating program is one of the state's premier workers' comp premium savings programs. Watch your mailbox for your invitation to the group.