OK Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Oklahoma.

Business Recovery Center Opens to Help Companies Affected by TornadoesThe center in Oklahoma City will be open six days a week until further notice to help business owners with questions about rebuilding.
WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners
NFIB’s public policy staff will explain the latest legislative issues being debated in Congress and regulatory developments from the agencies in Washington, D.C., and explain how your business could be affected.
NFIB Tip Sheets on Recovering from a Disaster
Advice on navigating the claims process, setting up a remote business site and other topics.
STATEMENT: Small Business Thanks Governor for Signing Income Tax CutsHB 2032 lowers the personal income tax rate a quarter point to 5 percent in 2015, and again in 2016 to 4.85 percent if the state sees additional growth in revenue.
NFIB Holds Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Jim BridenstineBridenstine discussed a host of small-business issues, including the true cost of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Governor Signs Workers' Comp Reform Into LawState Director Jerrod Shouse says this is commonsense legislation is going to save small, family-owned businesses and other employers a lot of time and money.
4 Lawmakers Honored as Guardians of Small BusinessThe Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious honor the association presents to legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues.
15th Annual Small Business Day Draws NFIB Members from Across OklahomaThe event gave small-business owners an opportunity to learn more about what's happening in Oklahoma City and speak out about the issues affecting them.
6 Oklahoma Students Earn YEF ScholarshipsThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own successful small businesses.
OK Lawmakers Pass Resolution Urging Congress to Stop the HITNFIB research shows the health-insurance tax will cost the economy 146,000 to 262,000 private-sector jobs and $19 billion to $35 billion in lost sales by 2022.
Workers' Compensation System Not WorkingIn a guest editorial for The Oklahoman, State Director Jerrod Shouse calls for the fresh approach offered by Senate Bill 1062.
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: House Passes Moratorium on State FeesLawmakers also are working on measures that would ease the tax burden on employers.
Workers' Comp Reform Clears Senate, Heads to HouseNFIB/Oklahoma's state director says this is important legislation that's going to save small, family businesses a lot of time and money.
Can Your Small Business Afford the 'Affordable Care Act'?Join us Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Tulsa for "The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act: What does ObamaCare mean for Small Business," a special forum designed to help you understand the steps you'll have to take to comply with the federal health-care law.
STATEMENT: Small Business Responds to Senate Committee Vote on Workers' Comp ReformOur members tell us one of the biggest issues holding their businesses back is their workers' compensation costs.
Help Shape Oklahoma's Workers' Comp Reform BillNFIB/Oklahoma State Director Jerrod Shouse is urging small-business owners to contact their local legislators now!
Keep Up with NFIB/Oklahoma This Session on Twitter
The 2013 legislative session is underway, and State Director Jerrod Shouse is tweeting @NFIB_OK.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Oklahoma's Young EntrepreneursYour tax-deductible contribution will help fund college scholarships for students who have started their own small businesses.
15 NFIB Members Serving in Oklahoma Legislature"It's good knowing that the voice of small business will be well represented in the House and Senate," said Jerrod Shouse, state director of NFIB/Oklahoma.
YEF Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 6The scholarship is for students who have started their own small businesses.
What's Next for Oklahoma's Small Businesses?The NFIB/Oklahoma SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust had tremendous success on Election Day, with 90% of our endorsed legislative candidates winning.
Oklahoma: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a great way to support the local economy.
Would Federal Budget Cuts Hurt Oklahoma's Small Businesses?Lawmakers are beginning to make contingency plans in case Washington takes drastic steps to reduce spending.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Vote 'Yes' on 766 to Ease the Tax Burden on Small BusinessesNFIB/Oklahoma is joining other business groups in supporting State Question 766, which will overturn a 2009 state Supreme Court decision allowing a tax on intangible property such as customer lists, professional licenses, insurance policies and business logos.
Here's the Information You Need to Vote in This Year's ElectionWe need to support the candidates who will support small business.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
Do Your State Legislators Really Support Small Business?Read the just-published 2011-12 NFIB/Oklahoma Voting Record to see how each member of the Legislature voted on the bills that affect you most!
NFIB/Oklahoma Working on 2013 Legislative AgendaHere's a look at some of the issues we'll be facing in next year's legislative session.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesOklahoma's tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
Senate Panel Considers Big Changes to Workers' Comp SystemSenate and House members are studying several small-business issues this summer that could go before the full Legislature in 2013.
Oklahoma Primary is June 26Support the candidates who support small business.
NFIB Helps Pass Bills Easing Tax Burden on Small BusinessesHere's a look at some of our victories during the just-ended 2012 legislative session!
OK Students Earn Scholarships for Starting Their Own BusinessesThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes graduating seniors who excel at entrepreneurship as well as academics!
NFIB/Oklahoma Hosts Reception at State CapitolNFIB members from across the state networked before attending the 14th annual Small Business Day at the Capitol, hosted by Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb.
Deadly Storms a Reminder that Small Businesses Need a Disaster PlanCould your small business withstand a tornado or some other disaster? Here's what you need to know.
Oklahoma small-business leader: Federal health care law is bad medicineNFIB/Oklahoma State Director Jerrod Shouse explains why we went to the U.S. Supreme Court over "Obamacare."
Sign Up Today for Small-Business Focus Groups in Tulsa, Oklahoma CityThe Department of Commerce is looking for volunteers for a pair of focus groups to help officials learn more about the issues that affect small business most.
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Governor's Income-Tax Plan Would Help Oklahoma's Small BusinessesGov. Mary Fallin outlined her plan to ease the burden on small businesses that file at the individual tax rate during her State of the State Address.
Sign Up for NFIB Legal Center Briefing in Tulsa Feb. 23Karen Harned of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center in Washington will bring you up to speed on issues ranging from NFIB's legal challenge of the federal health-care law to government attempts to support Big Labor at the expense of small business!
NFIB/Oklahoma Gears Up for 2012 Legislative SessionHere's a look at some of the issues we'll be facing when the Legislature convenes on Feb. 6.
Report Shows Oklahoma’s Business Climate has Room for ImprovementThe report from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation ranks Oklahoma 33rd overall in terms of business taxes, down slightly from 30th a year ago.
There's Still Time to Take Gov. Mary Fallin's Economic Development SurveyNFIB is partnering with the governor's office on the survey, which asks Oklahoma executives and small-business owners about the challenges facing the state's job creators.
WATCH: Small-Business Owner Shannon Wilburn Discusses the Challenges of Running a Small BusinessThe co-founder of Just Between Friends, the nation's leading children's and maternity consignment sales event franchise and member of NFIB/Oklahoma, was interviewed by Cox Media as part of the recent Governor's Conference on Small Business.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
WATCH: Chuck Mills of Mills Machine Discusses his Family's BusinessNFIB/Oklahoma member Chuck Mills was interviewed for this year's Governor's Conference on Small Business.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.

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