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News & Information

House Passes Reform that is Unhealthy for Maryland

Instead of making healthcare more affordable, H.R. 3962 imposes more costs through its expensive employer mandates, punitive payroll taxes and a new government-run program.

Only Two Weeks Left For Maryland Small Business Tax Amnesty

The deadline for Maryland's Tax Amnesty program is approaching.  The program runs through October 30, and allows individual and business taxpayers to get a 'Tax Do Over' on past liabilities for most tax types. 

Unemployment Insurance Tax Hike Expected Next Year

News that Maryland's unemployment insurance trust fund is drained, triggering a massive hike in unemployment insurance tax rates, is terrible news for Maryland's small business community.

Small Business Asks President Obama to Support Reforms that Help, not Harm

NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.

Judge Refuses to Apply Maryland's Cap on Non-Economic Damages in Malpractice Cases

The National Federation of Independent Business Legal Center is urging a Maryland court to uphold the state's limit on non-economic damages in all medical malpractice lawsuits.

Get the Facts on Healthcare Reform

We invite you to participate in a toll-free conference call to discuss the House healthcare bill (H.R. 3200). This is an important opportunity to learn the details of this legislation and how it could impact your small business and your employees.

NFIB Members Turn Up the Heat This Summer on Congress

Our members have been turning out at events and jamming phone lines to communicate with Maryland's Congressional delegation to express their concerns with the House healthcare reform bill and cap-and-trade legislation that would raise energy costs.

Study Shows Lawsuits Negatively Impact Maryland's Economy

Maryland small business owners overwhelmingly believe that lawsuits against businesses have harmed the state's economy and have a negative impact on the state's business climate, according to a joint survey released today by Maryland Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (MDCALA) and the National Federation of Independent Business/Maryland.

NFIB and Direct Energy Work Together to Stabilize Electricity Costs for Small Businesses

Energy costs rank as the second most pressing problem for small business owners according to the most recent Small Business Problems and Priorities Survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. In response to business owners’ needs, NFIB and Direct Energy Business have joined forces to offer NFIB-member, small business owners an electricity pricing solution that will protect their business from electricity price hikes.

NFIB/Maryland Legislative Update -- Feb. 23, 2009

NFIB will host a Small Business Day at the Capital in Annapolis on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Highlights of the day include a complimentary breakfast, issues briefing, key speakers from the Maryland General Assembly and face-to-face meetings with lawmakers. There is still time to register!

February/March 2009 Maryland MyVOICE

Special NFIB member report on activism in Maryland, February/March 2009 edition.

December/January 2009 Maryland MyVOICE

Special NFIB/Maryland member report on taxes, healthcare and frivolous lawsuits, December/January 2009 edition.

August/September 2008 Maryland MyVOICE

Special NFIB/Maryland member report on education and activism, August/September 2008.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards Nine Scholarships to Maryland Students

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation has announced the Maryland recipients of the sixth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recipients will attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000-$10,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.

June/July 2008 Maryland MyVOICE

Special NFIB/Maryland member report on leave benefits, computer tax and unemployment insurance, June/July 2008.

Back at the White House: Maryland Small Business Owner Returns to Discuss Stimulus Package

When Bob McCutcheon was invited to the White House in February to attend the bill-signing ceremony for the economic stimulus package passed by Congress, he described the event as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But less than two months later, he's back at the White House to discuss the effect the stimulus plan will have on his business.

April/May 2008 Maryland MyVOICE

Special NFIB/Maryland member report on healthcare, taxes and umemployment insurance, April/May 2008.