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What to Expect on Legislatures' Last Day

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Proposed state constitutional amendment shoring up Alabama's right-to-work law is expected to come up on the last day of session.

Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Before it's too late, make sure you're prepared to keep your business up and running in the event of a storm or some other natural disaster.

Historic Property Tax Credit Bill Passes

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation creates a state-run tax credit program for historic property renovations.

Governor Congratulates NFIB on Its 70th Anniversary

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Founded in 1943, NFIB is the nation's largest small-business association with 350,000 members and offices in all 50 state capitals and Washington, D.C.

LEGISLATIVE LINKS: Bill Would Let Businesses Get Licenses Online

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation calls for a website where employers can apply for, purchase and renew state and municipal business licenses.

Small Business Day Brings NFIB Members to Montgomery

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The event gave small-business owners from around the state the opportunity to learn more about what's happening in Montgomery -- and to help the voice of small business be heard in the Legislature!

Daphne, Montgomery Students Earn YEF Scholarships

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation honors high school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.

Governor Signs 'Red Tape Reduction Act'

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Alabama fought for the legislation, which is intended to reduce costly and burdensome new rules and regulations affecting small businesses.

LEGISLATIVE LINKS: 'Red Tape Reduction Act' Clears Legislature

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Other issues on lawmakers' agenda include unemployment law and property taxes

Government Cracking Down on Employers Over Immigration

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash and Opelika attorney Thomas M. Eden III have partnered with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System on a series of videos explaining federal law to employers.

LEGISLATIVE LINKS: 'Red Tape Reduction Act' Clears Senate

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would require state agencies to provide a fiscal impact on the costs to a small business for implementation of a new state rule or regulation.

STATEMENT: Small Business Supports Roby's Comp-Time Legislation

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Alabama supports U.S. Rep. Martha Roby's commonsense bill, which will allow employers to offer workers time off in exchange for working overtime.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The 2013 Session is Halfway Over

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature returned from spring break on April 2. By law, they have to wrap up by May 20.

Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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!

Bill Would Earmark Possible Deepwater Horizon Settlement for Trust Fund

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would take proceeds from any monetary settlement or legal disposition and use them to repay funds transferred from the Alabama Trust Fund.

NFIB/Alabama Speaks Out in Support of Business Tax Bill

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would help small-business owners by changing how business personal property taxes are reported.

'Red Tape Reduction' Act Clears Senate Committee

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This legislation, which we support, will require a state agency which proposes a rule to prepare and file a financial impact to business before implementing the rule and to review agency rules every five years.

NFIB Working With Legislators, Agencies on Business Tax Legislation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Companion bills in the House and Senate would exempt dormant entities from the state business privilege tax.

Bill on Trust-Fund Repayment Reaches Governor

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would require repayment of the $437 million borrowed from the Alabama Trust Fund to shore up the state's General Fund over the next three years.

CHART: Who Does NFIB/Alabama Really Represent?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The answer might surprise you!