http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in Mississippi.en-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37057.htmlSmall business owners should sign up now to speak at the next meeting of Gov. Haley Barbour's Tax Study Commission on Monday, May 19.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36896.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has announced its endorsement Greg Davis in the special election to replace Sen. Roger Wicker as U.S. Representative in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District.Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36775.htmlHarold Neal, who cofounded Upton-Neal Interiors Inc. 40 years ago, has been named the Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Mississippi by the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's largest small business association.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36731.htmlThe House and Senate have passed different versions of a bill addressing eminent domain -- the right of the government to take private property without the owner's consent. A Conference Committee has now been appointed to iron out the differences between the two versions of the bill. The members include: Reps. Ed Blackmon, House Judiciary A Chairman (Canton); Angela Cockerham (Magnolia) and Harvey Moss (Corinth); and Sens. Joey Fillingane, Senate Judiciary A Chairman (Sumrall); Cindy Hyde-Smith (Brookhaven) and Alan Nunnelee (Tupelo). Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36663.htmlSpecial NFIB member reports on small business issues such as politics, taxes and activism in Mississippi, April/May 2008 edition.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36457.htmlFor the past two years, the Mississippi House and Senate have been gridlocked over how best to solve Mississippi's eminent domain problem. In an attempt to address the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision on eminent domain in the Kelo case, the state Senate has passed Senate Bill 2822.Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35936.htmlSpecial NFIB member reports on small-business issues such as politics, elections results and activism in Mississippi, February/March 2008 edition.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_35741.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business has welcomed a leading small-business advocate to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi.Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35708.htmlFollowing the resignation of U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour named Roger Wicker, one of the state's four congressmen, to replace him. Sworn in on Monday, Dec. 31, Wicker will serve until a special election in November to fill out the remainder of Lott's six-year term. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35407.htmlSpecial NFIB member reports on small-business issues such as politics, the 2008 Small-Business Summit and YEF awards in Mississippi, December/January 2008 MyVOICE.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35301.htmlMississippi's state elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, proved victorious for the GOP, thanks largely to the strong and solid leadership at the top of the party. Of the eight statewide races, seven were won by Republicans. Most significantly, Gov. Haley Barbour, a longtime supporter of small-business interests, easily defeated his opponent John Arthur Eaves, Jr. by a margin of 58 to 42 percent.Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35230.htmlMembers of the National Federation of Independent Business in Mississippi are clear as the blue sky about where they stand in the four contests. NFIB/Mississippi's SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust recently endorsed Haley Barbour for governor, Phil Bryant for lieutenant governor, Al Hopkins for attorney general and Mike Chaney for insurance commissioner, and we are running radio ads in your area to promote their endorsements. <br>Tue, 30 Oct 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_35097.htmlVoters in five states are focusing their attention on upcoming elections that could be considered barometers for what to expect in the 2008 presidential election. We're keeping a close watch on the following 2007 campaigns, as state laws and regulations often have an immediate impact on small business. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35064.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, has announced its endorsement of challenger Cory Wilson in House District 66. Wilson, who practices law in the areas of business and commercial defense litigation, is opposing incumbent Cecil Brown.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35066.htmlDownload a PDF of the winning candidates endorsed by the NFIB/Mississippi SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust that were seeking election or reelection. NFIB's political support is based on each candidate's position and record on small-business issues.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35046.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, today announced its endorsement of challenger Ashley Skellie in Senate District 48. NFIB is backing Skellie because she will be a consistently strong supporter of free enterprise.Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35047.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, today announced its endorsement of incumbent Richard White (Terry) in Senate District 29. White, who has a 92 percent NFIB Voting Record from 2004-07, has been an outstanding supporter of small business.Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35001.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, has announced its endorsement of incumbent Ralph Doxey (Holly Springs) in Senate District 2. Doxey has been a consistently strong supporter of small business since his election in 2003.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34884.htmlSpecial NFIB member reports on small-business issues such as upcoming elections and tort reform in Mississippi, October/November 2007.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34948.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, has announced its endorsement of challenger Giles Ward in Senate District 18. NFIB is backing Ward because he will be a consistently strong supporter of free enterprise.Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/extLinkIO_34872.htmlBefore you head to the polls, learn all you need to know with NFIB's Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34811.htmlLast week, NFIB announced its endorsement of Gov. Haley Barbour for a second term in office. In other statewide races, NFIB announced its support of Phil Bryant for lieutenant governor, Al Hopkins for attorney general and Mike Chaney for insurance commissioner. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34782.htmlNot surprisingly, many Mississippians have grown weary of slick political ads and "down home" Mississippi talk.</br></br><br>Small-business owners and their employees are certainly among this group. It's with a discerning eye that they're watching the four major statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and insurance commissioner. When you hear a candidate talking about economic development or luring a large business plant it's always wise to see where they side on the issues that matter to our future -- like tort reform. Without tort reform, Toyota would not be in Mississippi.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34719.htmlSmall business makes an impact with lawmakers -- small-business owners vote and create jobs. And your actions can make an impact for small business at the ballot box! Learn how you can help protect free enterprise by taking action with NFIB.Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34755.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy association, has announced its endorsement of Gov. Haley Barbour for a second term in office. In other statewide races, NFIB is putting full weight in support of Phil Bryant for lieutenant governor, Al Hopkins for attorney general and Mike Chaney for insurance commissioner.Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34278.htmlReceiving more than 93 percent of the vote, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour won the Republican primary Tuesday, Aug. 7, in his quest to serve a second term. He will face trial lawyer John Arthur Eaves Jr., who won the Democratic primary with more than 70 percent of the vote. Barbour has made supporting small business a key to his first term as governor and worked toward restoring a fair and balanced legal climate, holding the line on taxes and fees, and increasing workforce training.Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34212.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small-business advocacy group, today announced its full slate of endorsements for state races to be held on Aug. 7. NFIB/Mississippi's SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust, the political action committee for NFIB/Mississippi's membership, endorsed the candidates based on each one's position and record on small-business issues.Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST