PA Small Business Policy News & Information

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On The State Senate Floor NFIB Honored as the Voice of Small Business for 70 Years!A resolution is passed unanimously by the full Senate
VIDEO: Beer Distributors Who Say YES to Liquor PrivatizationThese small business owners see opportunity in taking liquor out of government hands!
Triple Dipping No Ice Cream Sunday For TaxpayersPolicy hurts the “real” unemployed, small businesses and the state budget
Small Business Day at the CapitolWe have a shot to repeal the Pa. Death Tax on small business but need your help in Harrisburg
Beware of the Exploiters....When Choosing Employee HealthcareOur contributing columnist, David Edman offers his expertise
Floor action expected shortly on legislation to help family businesses survive and thriveNFIB applauds Pileggi and Bloom legislation to repeal death tax on small business assets
VIDEO: Rep. Bloom Fighting to Repeal Pa. Inheritance TaxSmall family businesses can be forced to liquidate or sell to pay the tax
NFIB Says Lost Wine and Liquor Sales Could Have Fueled PA's Small Business EconomyNFIB launches new campaign detailing why Main Street can do better job than government selling wine and spirits
End Pennsylvania's State Liquor Control System!Main Street Can Do It Better
Repeal Pennsylvania's Death Tax!It's killing small business...Read our testimony on the bill
NFIB Pa. Council Member Warren Hudak Says Gov's Tax Bills Good for Small BusinessThe bills in Governor Corbetts budget will simplify state taxes, and cost small business less time and money
VIDEO-Pa. Business Report with Kevin ShiversNFIB Pennsylvania brings you the latest on news affecting small business in the Capitol
VIDEO--A 401K for Small BusinessRep. Tom Sankey introduces a bill that will help small manufacturers and other small businesses grow
Philadelphia Mayor Nutter Vetos Mandatory Paid LeaveNow NFIB Pa. works against a veto override
Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley talks with NFIB members about the budget, tax cuts and privatizationListen in as the Lt. Governor speaks with NFIB members in Pennsylvania about business taxes and liquor privatization
Small Business Can Save Money by Shopping for ElectricityAn NFIB guest columnist: Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
VIDEO Repeal Inheritance Tax for Small Business to Create JobsMajority Leader Dominic Pileggi is bill sponsor in the Senate
Tyrone Business Owner Joseph Harford Elected to Small Business Leadership CouncilHigh Tech company owner that solves cyber security problems brings technical knowledge to council
New NFIB Study Predicts Job Loss in Pennsylvania Under New Health Insurance TaxPennsylvania may lose nearly 5,000 jobs as a result of a little known provision of the new healthcare law called the Health Insurance Tax
Hear Congressman Jim Gerlach on this weeks Capitol Watch Radio ShowNFIB's Kevin Shivers and Dave Taylor of the Pa. Manufacturer's Association interview Congressman Jim Gerlach about issues affecting business
Historic House Vote to Let Small Business Sell Wine and SpiritsAfter 80 years of state liquor stores, Pennsylvania consumers may finally get convenience and better prices
Small Business Applauds Committee Vote Favoring Liquor PrivatizationPrivatization will bring consumer convenience, better prices and be good for many small businesses
Tele-Town Hall meeting for Pennsylvania Small-Business Owners with Lt. Governor Jim CawleyLearn the latest on legislation affecting small business in the state capitol
Costly and Redundant Regulations Hurt Small BusinessNFIB Pennsylvania testifies in favor of legislation that will help
VIDEO Business Groups Supporting Liquor Privatization HeckledUnions try to silence business groups that favor turning liquor sales over to the private sector
VIDEO Mandated Sick Leave in PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia City Council passes mandated sick leave...NFIB calls for Mayor Nutter to veto
Small Business Owners Feeling Sick Over Mandated Paid LeavePhiladelphia bill would make private companies give workers up to 7 paid sick days
Meet Pennsylvania Manufacturer Wayne Mills, NFIB MemberWhere they make fabric tapes of every variety
NFIB Pennsylvania Welcomes New Legislative Director, Robert KeatonRobert Keaton brings a wealth of government relations experience to NFIB
Avoid A Small Business Cyber AttackOur Guest Columnist Talks About Preventing Small Business Cyber Attacks
NFIB Pennsylvania Supports Inheritance Tax Repeal for Small BusinessesA video about how repeal of the "death tax" is gaining momentum in the State Capitol
Unnecessary Federal Regulations Crushing Pennsylvania Small BusinessNFIB's Sensible Regulations campaign comes to Pittsburgh to speak out about job killing unfair federal regulations
Momentum Building in State Capitol for Inheritance Tax RepealStories of real Pennsylvania family businesses needed to send strong message that tax is unfair! (Members-only login required)
Corbett 2013-14 Budget Plan to help Revitalize Small Business, Create JobsSmall Business Reaction to Governor Tom Corbett's Budget
Corbett administration releases Regulatory AgendaFind out if any regulations are being proposed that affect your business and comment on them
Will Pennsylvania fall over its own fiscal cliff?Pennsylvania's governor announces his budget plan -- What does NFIB think Should be included for small business
Union Vandals Torch a Crane, Loosen Bolts, Cut Steel Posts at JobsiteHear from the victimized business owner on this week’s Capitol Watch with NFIB Pennsylvania Executive Director Kevin Shivers
NFIB praises Gov. Corbett’s “last call” for government-supplied alcoholNFIB state leader praises governor for taking lead to privatize state-run liquor system; Says prohibition-era law is bad for consumers, taxpayers and small business
The State Inheritance Tax Strikes Small Business Once, Twice...Strike Three is LoomingDirector Kevin Shivers reports on an effort in Harrisburg to repeal the inheritance tax.
On the Next Capitol Watch: Is Lottery Privatization the Winning Ticket?Director Kevin Shivers discusses a proposal to privatize the state lottery.
Inheritance Tax Repeal Critical to Family BusinessesDirector Kevin Shivers says that a proposal to repeal the state inheritance tax would remove an unfair burden and bring jobs back to Pennsylvania.
NFIB/PA Welcomes Suzanne Collins as Communications DirectorNFIB/Pennsylvania has hired veteran TV reporter Suzanne Collins to serve as Communications Director.
State House Panel to take action next week on bill to repeal Death Tax for Small BusinessDirector Kevin Shivers reports on legislation to repeal the state inheritance tax for small business owners.
Director Kevin Shivers Talks About NFIBDirector Kevin Shivers spent time with Sylivia Maus of 1460 AM to discuss NFIB and the climate for small busines in Pennsylvania.
Shivers Appears on Comcast Newsmakers to Discuss Lawsuit AbuseDirector Kevin Shivers appeared recently on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss lawsuit absue and venue reform.
NFIB/PA Reacts to Fiscal Cliff DealDirector Kevin Shivers reacted today to the deal struck in Congress yesterday to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.
NFIB/PA Calls on Corbett, Legislature to Pass Right to WorkDirector Kevin Shivers today urged Governor Corbett and legislative leaders to adopt Right-to-Work legislation after Michigan yesterday became the 24th state to pass the measure.
PA Small Business Says Higher Taxes Won't Spur JobsDirector Kevin Shivers will represent NFIB tomorrow at an event with other Pennsylvania business groups to counter President Obama's public relations visit aimed at boosting support for his plan to raise income taxes on small businesses.
Shop Small Business SaturdayIn a special commentary distributed statewide Director Kevin Shivers urges Pennsylvanians to participate this year in Small Business Saturday.
NFIB State Director offers analysis of the 2012 election in PABracing! That probably is the best word to describe Tuesday's election results. Less than a week after Hurricane Sandy buttressed the East Coast of the United States, Team Obama rolled through Pennsylvania and the abnormally high democrat turnout swamped several pro-small business candidates and made margins in other races surprisingly close.

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