http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in Kansas.en-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36983.htmlSmall businesses don't have the same bargaining power as big companies when it comes to negotiating with health insurers, so they end up paying 18 percent more for essentially the same benefits, said Michelle Dimarob, legislative affairs manager with the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36962.htmlHealthcare, taxes and minimum wage issues are debated and discussed in state legislatures on a regular basis. But there is another issue that is gaining ground on the scale of importance to small business owners around the country: immigration.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36754.htmlKevin Tubbesing, president of Stag Commercial in Shawnee, has been named the Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Kansas by the National Federation of Independent Business.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36725.html"Senate Bill 579 means a lot to small business owners. It will require state agencies to consider the impact of proposed regulations on businesses with 50 or fewer employees."Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36636.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on sales tax collection and activism in Kansas, April/May 2008 edition.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36625.htmlThe House of Representatives debated House Substitute for Senate Bill 81, a comprehensive healthcare bill on Monday. The bill is a result of a number of hearings on numerous related bills and the 21 recommendations of the Kansas Health Policy Authority. However negotiations had been ongoing between representatives of the House Republican caucus and Democrat caucus. These discussions have resulted in a compromise between the two caucuses that played out on the House floor Monday afternoon.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36504.htmlThe Kansas Legislature is busier than ever. Committee chairs have until Wednesday, April 2, to work bills that have passed the opposite chamber. Both chambers will conduct extensive floor sessions beginning April 2 and concluding sometime on Saturday, April 5.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36330.htmlThis week's legislative report contains several updates on our most closely watched bills. The Legislature will be busy at work next week in preparation for meeting Saturday's Turn-Around deadline. Committees will be working bills Monday through Wednesday, followed by both chambers taking part in floor debate beginning Wednesday afternoon and concluding as late as Saturday evening. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36257.htmlMembers of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's largest small-business group, overwhelmingly support a measure that would let businesses deduct the full cost of capital expenditures from their state income taxes, according to the results of the 2008 NFIB Member Ballot.Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_27352.htmlKansas is one of only 18 states that doesn't allow for administrative allowance. Administrative allowance enables a business to retain a pre-determined portion of the total sales tax revenue collected. The point of which is to compensate small businesses for the costs associated with collecting sales tax. Existing law only requires the state to pay out-of-state retailers a 3 percent fee for collecting and remitting sales tax to the state.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34775.htmlThe Kansas Health Policy Authority was established and charged with the task of developing strategies to decrease the uninsured rate in Kansas. One of the policy considerations of the authority and subsequently, the state Legislature, is to enact a government mandate requiring employers to provide/assist in the cost of health insurance. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34774.htmlDetermining wages is best accomplished by allowing market forces to establish competitive wages as opposed to government interference. Government taking a role in determining wages causes a ripple effect which often results in raising prices.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34776.htmlThe government's power of eminent domain should be restricted to use for public purposes and projects.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34777.htmlLegislation should be adopted to require the "loser" to pay all attorney fees and court costs in all non-personal injury lawsuits.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35915.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on regulatory fairness and activism in Kansas, February/March 2008 edition.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36045.html"Small businesses are the drivers of our state's economy, accounting for more than 97 percent of all employers in Kansas. Small business also creates about two-thirds of all net new jobs. It's vital that we have a thriving small-business community for our state and the nation to continue to grow and prosper."Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35894.htmlRegister today for the 2008 NFIB National Small-Business Summit! NFIB and eBay have joined forces to create an event you won't want to miss. At the Summit, you'll interact with policymakers, business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs while sharing your experiences and finding new ideas to boost your business. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35384.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on getting involved and looking ahead to 2008 in Kansas, December/January 2008 edition.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35251.html"The rising cost of health care is the most critical issue facing small-business owners today. NFIB/Kansas is pleased to learn that addressing this issue appears to be a top priority for the Kansas Legislature during the upcoming legislative session."Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35127.htmlDespite ill-informed rhetoric that often cites the federal death tax as only affecting wealthy people, this tax affects all Americans, and it strikes no one harder than the small-business community.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34857.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as minimum wage and health care in Kansas, October/November 2007 edition.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34769.htmlNFIB is partnering with SmartBrief, Inc. to publish a daily electronic newsletter, NFIB SmartBrief, a new free service for members and other small- and independent-business owners who want to be in the know on issues, trends and other information critical to helping them run their business.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34534.html"In a few days, many Kansas residents will join Americans across the country to take time to celebrate Labor Day, established by Congress 113 years ago. </br></br>"Each Labor Day, employers and employees take time to be with family and friends and to reflect on a year's worth of hard work. Unfortunately, while Americans are enjoying hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, Congress is considering cooking up ideas that would prove costly to small employers and their employees."Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34224.htmlAs the new federal minimum wage went into effect this week, members of the National Federation of Independent Business/Kansas, the state's leading small-business advocacy group, remained very concerned about how the increase would impact their business. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34139.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as taxes, insurance and activism in Kansas, August/September 2007 edition.Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33866.htmlWith five states holding elections this fall, NFIB is gearing up for another active political season--and a chance to help the voice of small business be heard at the ballot box. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33842.htmlFri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33813.htmlIn most states, the 2007 legislative session was a mix of bills both helpful and harmful to small business. NFIB worked alongside lawmakers to ensure legislation passed would take into consideration the impact on the country's No. 1 job creators, and while we saw many victories, there is much left to be done next session as well. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33782.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, America's leading small-business advocacy group, has named entrepreneur Kevin Tubbesing of Shawnee its "Small-Business Champion of the Year" for the state of Kansas. Each year, NFIB recognizes a small-business owner in each of the 50 states with the "Small-Business Champion" award.Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST