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Automatic Increases Out of Minimum Wage Bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Originally, the bill called for annual increases tied to the consumer price index.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: NFIB Continues to Oppose Bad Prevailing Wage Bills

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Measures would increase burden on Illinois' small businesses.

Last-Minute Workers' Comp Bill Unlikely Without Changes

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Legislation to tweak existing state law would do more harm than good for Illinois' small businesses.

$10 Minimum Wage Increase Back on Track

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In other developments, NFIB/Illinois continues to oppose a slew of bad prevailing wage bills.

Union-Backed Pension Bill Passes Senate

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's unclear which of two competing pension bills will clear the Legislature.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Prevailing Wage, Independent Contractor Report Bills Advance in Legislature

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a look at some of the bills we're following on your behalf.

CAPITOL UPDATE: Contractor Bill Clears Committee

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Illinois opposes the measure, which would require construction contractors to file annual reports with the state listing all payments to independent contractors.

Northbrook, Olympia Fields Students Earn YEF Scholarships

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Assault on Small Business Continues

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The House has narrowly passed a bill requiring contractors and subcontractors that want to bid on prevailing wage work to "participate" in an apprenticeship program.

Upcoming NFIB Area Action Council Meetings

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Events are planned for Belleville, Crystal Lake, Rockford and Aurora.

Affordable Care Act Workshop will be April 22 in Belleville

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Can your small business afford the Affordable Care Act? Find out on Monday, April 22, when NFIB/Illinois and the NFIB Metro-East Area Action Council presents "The Future of Small Business Health Care: What to Expect in 2013 and How to Prepare for 2014."

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Bill Would Restrict Who Could Bid on Prevailing-Wage Work

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB is vigorously opposing legislation that would require contractors and subcontractors to "participate" in an apprenticeship program in order to bid.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Auto IRA Bill Fails in Committee

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Other small-business bills on the agenda include the proposed Illinois Family Care Provider Act and new requirements for contractors under the state's prevailing-wage law.

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!

Can Your Small Business Afford 'The Affordable Care Act'?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We'll help you find the answer when we present a special seminar on what the federal health-care law means to small business on April 5 in Quincy.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Bill to Create State-Run Workers' Comp Fund Advances

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Prevailing wage and pension bills also are winding through the General Assembly.

Automatic IRA Bills a Big Threat to Small Business

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would require many employers to set up IRAs and deduct at least 3 percent from employees' paychecks.

CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Pension Reform, Concealed-Carry Law on Legislature's Front Burner

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The issues are expected to remain a focus for lawmakers in coming weeks.

Employment Security Announces New Monthly Wage Reports

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IDES says it wants to stop fraud before it starts and save taxpayers $100 million a year.

NFIB/Illinois Supports Pro-Business Jobs Package

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

House members have introduced several bills aimed at making Illinois job creators more competitive with those in neighboring states.