Rising unemployment rates continue to impact your small business as possible tax hikes are discussed in Tallahassee this week.
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.
We urged members to contact key votes on the healthcare legislation last week.
If Hometown Democracy has its way, a permanent recession will be Florida's future.
House committee invites NFIB to share 2010 small business priorities.
Guest Column from Florida Senator Carey Baker, NFIB Member, regarding the Health Care Freedom Act in Florida
Workers' compensation rates in Florida went down again when the National Council on Compensation Insurance last month filed its annual proposal with the Office of Insurance Regulation, suggesting an average decrease of 6.8%.
Please join us for a meet and greet reception featuring Jack Latvala, candidate for Senate District 16 and Trey Stroud, candidate for House District 60.
NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.
We have teamed up with the Census Bureau and is looking for partners to assist in the effort to ensure a complete and accurate 2010 Census. We're asking Florida’s small business community to lend support and help ensure that all citizens are counted. There are many ways you can participate!
Florida's Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund is likely to run out of money in the next month, as we have previously reported. To continue paying benefits, the state will have to borrow money from the federal government until unemployment compensation taxes are collected in early 2010.
NFIB schedules member meetings with Florida's congressional delegation to discuss healthcare.
Legislative Affairs Director Allen Douglas will be reporting to members on urgent issues affecting small business, both nationally and locally in Florida, including healthcare, cap and trade and taxes.
NFIB's weekly update of the legislative session in Tallahassee
Statement on card check joint resolution
The 2009 legislative session opened March 3 in Tallahassee during a challenging time in Florida. The Legislature must balance a major budget shortfall, which is estimated from $2-4 billion, making the repeal of sales tax exemptions a real possibility this year. However, it appears that legislators also see a role for small business in turning the economy around and have already filed several bills aimed at improving the climate for Florida's small businesses.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as activism and government spending in Florida, February/March 2009 edition.
The Legislature convened special session this week to balance the state's $2.3 billion budget shortfall. The session is scheduled to run through Jan. 16.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as government spending and constitutional initiatives, October/November 2008 edition.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as government spending in Florida, December/January 2009 edition.
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association, has launched
Your Dollar, Your Decision, a constitutional initiative to cap local government spending.
The political action committee of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has announced its endorsement of candidates in Florida for reelection to the U.S. Congress. NFIB supports candidates who have pro-small business voting records and are strong advocates for small business owners.
The 2008 hurricane season is heating up, and Floridians need to be prepared for the worst. Do you have a business continuity plan? Do you know who to contact if your business were to be damaged? NFIB/Florida offers some helpful links to get you prepared, keep your business safe and assist you in recovering if your business suffers damages.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as spending, taxes and education, August/September 2008 edition.
Your legislators' voting record on small-business issues, 2006 edition.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as property taxes, workers' compensation and politics, June/July 2008 Florida MyVOICE edition.
National Federation of Independent Business tonight will honor the organization's four regional Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champions during the closing dinner of the 2008 National Small-Business Summit.
Read the June/July 2008 Delaware MyVOICE for details on prevailing wage, healthcare and the budget.
The third week of session was certainly an active one, particularly on the health insurance front. After years of reluctance to move forward with substantive health insurance reform, the state Legislature seems poised to address the issue.
Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as property taxes, activism and politics, April/May 2008 Florida MyVOICE edition.
This year's session is shaping up to be a busy one. Much of this year's agenda may have an impact on the state's small businesses, and your NFIB/Florida lobbying team in Tallahassee is monitoring the issues to keep you informed.
Senate Bill 1022 will be heard by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. This bill would expand eligibility for the Health-Flex Plan by raising the income limitation from 200 to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, and extend the Health-Flex Plan through July 1, 2013. NFIB Position: Support
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