NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Thu, 23 May 2013 01:44:48 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 6 Things Every Parent Should Know About Summer Jobs It's that time of the year when students are looking for work. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62806 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Warning: Wrong Information Being Spread Alaska law does NOT require independent contractors to carry workers' compensation insurance on themselves. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62708 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislature Adjourns for 2013 NFIB/Alaska scored some key victories for small business, reports State Director Denny DeWitt. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62603 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ready For The HIT Tax? In an article for the Alaska Business Monthly, Al Tamagni, chairman of NFIB/Alaska's leadership council, writes about a levy most small-business owners didn't see coming. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62540 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislature Counting Down to Last 10 Days Things are speeding up and some bills already on way to governor, reports State Director Denny DeWitt is his latest update from Juneau. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62527 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislature Commemorates NFIB on 70 Years "NFIB has been honored by U.S. presidents, members of Congress, governors and other elected officials for bringing to policy makers an understanding of the critical issues facing small business owners." http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62519 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislature in Last Third of 2013 Regular Session NFIB/Alaska State Director Denny DeWitt issues another call to members to let their senator and representatives know of their opposition to Senate Bill 43. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62396 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT You're Invited to Stop the HIT A special roundtable on stopping the Health Insurance Tax is being held for NFIB/Alaska members and other small-business owners, March 28 in Juneau. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62385 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Boosting Commercial Vehicle Weight Sent to Governor NFIB sends state's chief executive letter asking him to sign legislation, reports State Director Denny DeWitt in his latest update from the Capitol. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62321 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medicaid Expansion Put on Hold In his latest update from the Alaska Legislature, State Director Denny DeWitt reports that deferring the matter will give everyone a better look at future costs. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62234 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to Member Business Midnight Sun Home Care Better Business Bureau gives Anchorage firm its 2013 Business of the Year Torch Award. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62175 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT First Major Bill Sent to Governor's Desk More than a third of the first half of the Alaska legislative session has passed, reports State Director Denny DeWitt in his latest report from Juneau. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62140 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stop The HIT On Small Business Guest editorial from Alaska State Director Denny DeWitt and NFIB CEO Dan Danner sent to the state's media on February 21. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62126 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Would You Like to Receive Our State News Releases? Members have the option of being notified of NFIB/Alaska bulletins at the same time the media are. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62131 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members Testify on Two Big Bills Business licenses, felony theft measures lead off NFIB/Alaska State Director Denny DeWitt's fourth report on the legislative session. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62108 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT You're Invited to Stop the HIT A special roundtable on stopping the Health Insurance Tax is being held for NFIB/Alaska members and other small-business owners, February 22. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62034 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Workers' Comp. Relief is on Way, Says State In his third legislative update from Juneau, NFIB/Alaska State Director Denny DeWitt reports on three other issues commanding particular small-business attention. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62009 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tell Your Legislators to Vote No on Senate Bill 43 Take Action Now! Raising the misdemeanor threshold on stolen merchandise from $500 to $1,500 hurts small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61955 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lots of Legislative Activity, But Little Traction In his second report from Juneau, State Director Denny DeWitt discusses four letters sent to lawmakers and the governor. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61892 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Help Us Fund Scholarships for Alaska's Young Entrepreneurs Your tax-deductible donation will allow NFIB to support graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61850 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT