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LEGISLATIVE LINKS: Increase in Unemployment Taxes Avoided

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With the passage of SB 201, Alabama is now in conformity with the U.S. Department of Labor, thus avoiding a potential unemployment tax increase for Alabama employers of $800 million a year.

WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.