http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in New Hampshire.en-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36667.htmlRead the April/May 2008 New Hampshire MyVOICE for a look at your 2008 NFIB/New Hampshire Member Ballot results.<br>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35966.htmlRead the February/March 2008 New Hampshire MyVOICE for a look at small business issues such as health care, immigration and activism.<br>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_35723.htmlSmall businesses are the drivers of our state's economy, with 145,000 small businesses employing more than 56 percent of the state's workforce in New Hampshire. 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.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35713.htmlThe new year has just begun, but the 2008 elections have been on the minds of voters for a while now. Over the next several months you'll continue to hear predictions and statistics relating to the presidential and congressional races, and NFIB is here to keep you informed and help you make sense of it all. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35405.htmlRead the December/January 2008 New Hampshire MyVOICE for a look ahead at 2008.<br>Fri, 30 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_34892.htmlRead the October/November 2007 New Hampshire MyVOICE for details on such issues as taxes and tort reform.<br>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34158.htmlRead the August/September 2007 New Hampshire MyVOICE for details on such issues as spending, labor unions and independent contractor changes.<br>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_33331.htmlRead the June/July 2007 New Hampshire MyVOICE for details on such issues as and fees.<br>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33322.htmlThe House Commerce Committee met to address a number of Senate bills related to the cost of health insurance. These bills have already passed the Senate and are out of committee in the House. A full House vote is expected later this month. Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/2007LTmeeting.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32444.htmlStarting in fall 2006, high schools were invited to participate in the National Federation Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation's Entrepreneur-in-the-Classroom pilot program. The curriculum provides educators with free resources to teach students entrepreneurship skills and show students how to turn their dreams or hobbies into a successful business. To date 27 schools have plans to use the curriculum during the 2007 spring semester, and 20 schools participated in the fall 2006 semester. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32346.htmlEvery four years, we hear the start of the Olympics with the statement of "Let the games begin." In New Hampshire's budgeting process, there is a call in mid-February every two years of "let the work begin," as the governor delivers his proposed budget to the General Court for consideration and deliberation by 400 House members and 24 state senators.Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32248.htmlAs the Legislature gets into high gear, with most of the bills now being printed and scheduled for hearings, one of the issues dividing the parties is how to handle the education funding mandate from the Supreme Court. Several bills have been proposed to establish a definition of educational adequacy and a commission has been proposed.Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32043.htmlAs we approach the last week in January, half of the bills initiated by legislators have yet to be printed. They will likely appear in a tremendous surge over the next week or two. This means legislators will be extremely busy in February and March holding hearings, work sessions and executive "voting" sessions on hundreds of bills.Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31855.htmlLast week was the time for pomp and circumstance, this week the time for public organization and orientation by committees, particularly in the House. Given the 400 members in the House, the change in leadership control and approximately one-third of the members being new to the process, the orientations have been extremely instructive for legislators and lobbyists alike. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31724.htmlAs an active member you understand the importance of sharing your views and concerns with us. One of the most important benefits of NFIB membership is the opportunity to vote your state ballot. NFIB/New Hampshire wants to thank you for taking time to vote your member ballot and pass along the results that will shape NFIB's public policy in for 2007.Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31685.htmlAmid the traditional biennial pomp and circumstance, New Hampshire style, Gov. John H. Lynch was sworn in for his second term on Thursday. School children led the pledge of allegiance, students from the University of New Hampshire sang the national anthem, the state poet read one of her poems and clergy from various denominations and parts of the state invoked a blessing on the state and its administration. Just after Chief Justice John Broderick administered the oath to him, the governor administered oaths to the five executive counselors. No matter how many times one has seen an inauguration in person, it's a moving tribute to democracy and our governmental system.Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31570.htmlThough the end of the year is rapidly approaching, there's still time to minimize your exposure to Uncle Sam next year. If you haven't already, consider the following ideas now to ease your tax burden.Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31474.htmlWed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31452.htmlAs of Dec. 13, 2006, 81 percent of SAFE-Trust endorsed candidates won their federal and gubernatorial races.Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31293.htmlSmall-business and property owners breathed a sigh of relief after election results showed 9 states voted to limit governments' power of eminent domain Tuesday. Also on small business' radar this election was minimum wage, as six states overwhelmingly voted to raise the starting wage above the current federal rate. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31279.htmlNov. 8, 2006--Yesterday's election turned control of the U.S. Congress over to the Democratic Party after one of the most intense midterm campaigns in recent memory. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_30968.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small-business advocacy group, presented its Guardian of Small Business Awards to members of the U.S. Congress recently. In all, NFIB bestowed Guardian awards to 54 senators and 242 representatives who voted favorably on key small-business issues during the 109th Congress.Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/stateVoteNH.htmlYour legislators' voting record of small-business issues in New Hampshire, 2006 edition.Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29731.htmlThe November elections are your chance to help strengthen the small-business community by voting for pro–small-business candidates--but are you prepared?Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST