NFIB

Are Lenders 'Redlining' Michigan Manufacturing?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB members told lawmakers on the House Banking Committee that small manufacturers are being given the cold shoulder when it comes to finding available financing to expand and create jobs.

2,000+ Business Owners Demand Spending Reforms!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A letter signed by more than 2,000 Michigan business owners and business organizations demanding spending reform was hand delivered to Michigan lawmakers this week. The letter was put together by NFIB and business organizations representing a vast cross section of Michigan job providers.

Lawmakers Look for Money to Avoid School Cuts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB and other business leaders are on high alert for moves to increase revenue with tax hikes. As reported previously, NFIB is aware that the governor is engaged in discussions around a services tax proposal. Click HERE for news video on this story.

NFIB Member Discusses Meeting with Obama

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB Michigan member Ralph Beebe, President of Highland Engineering, Inc. located in Howell, was on Breitbart TV to talk about his discussion on taxes with President Barack Obama at a recent White House meeting.

The Budget is Done - Tax Threat Remains

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 budget was finally put to rest late on Friday of last week as the governor signed the last of six remaining budgets. However, the governor and other lawmakers continue to call for more revenue in the form of tax hikes as a follow-up to the budget passage.

House Moves on "Trial Lawyer Gravy Train Act"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Last week NFIB testified in judiciary committee against HB 4915, a bill that would open up a floodgate of frivolous class action suits at the state level against many small businesses and professions. Not surprisingly, the bill is strongly supported by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.

Senate Healthcare Bill Fails Small Business

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With unemployment at a 26-year high and small business owners struggling to simply keep their doors open, this kind of reform is not what we need to encourage small businesses to thrive.

New Services Tax Being Pushed By Governor

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As NFIB and other business groups continue to fight for a balanced budget without tax increases, the governor is trying to line up support for a new services tax proposal.

Trick or Treat Week for State Budget

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With six remaining budgets to be signed by the governor for the 2010 fiscal year, many are concerned the governor will use the same tactic she used on the school aid budget to line item more cuts and then declare that only more revenue will solve the problem.

Take Action- Demand a Balanced Budget Without Tax Hikes!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Attempts by Senate and House leadership to pass a 2010 budget balanced with spending cuts rather than tax increases is in jeopardy. Members are urged to contact their lawmakers NOW and demand a balanced budget without tax hikes on small business!

NFIB Leads Call for Tax Surcharge Repeal

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Charlie Owens, NFIB/Michigan State Director, joined with a broad coalition of Michigan business groups to urge the state House to support tax surcharge repeal efforts and to insist that no new taxes be levied to resolve the state's budget woes.

Senate Passes Business Tax Relief with School Aid Budget

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB, working with other business groups and Senate Republicans, has crafted an agreement that would begin a phase out of the 22 percent surcharge on the Michigan Business Tax over the next three years and index the Alternative Profits Tax owner income threshold of $180,000 to the Consumer Price Index.

Continuation Budget with No Tax Increases a Short-term Victory for NFIB

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Passage early in the morning of October 1st of a 31-day continuation budget at reduced spending levels represents a short-term victory for NFIB and other business groups that have been fighting for a balanced budget without increased taxes. But the threat of business tax hikes is still very real as the budget fight moves to the next round.

Court Decision Could Mean Local Wage Ordinances Invalid

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On September 22, 2009 the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Detroit's "Living Wage" Ordinance is invalid. In doing so the language of the Court decision appears to reference all local wage ordinances and not just local living wage laws.

House and Senate Leadership Agree on No Taxes Budget

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small business may yet dodge a tax hike with Republicans in the State Senate and Democrats in the State House reaching agreement on a fiscal year 2010 budget proposal that includes no tax increases on small business.

Unemployment Penalty Taxes Ahead in 2010

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As a result of NFIB's efforts, Public Act 1 passed early this year and waived $67.50 per employee in Unemployment Insurance (UI) penalty taxes on Michigan employers. Next year is another matter, however, with $63 million in new UI taxes on tap for 2010.

NFIB Calls for Private Sector Benchmarks for State Employee Benefits

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A plan to save the state almost one billion dollars by combining all public employee health plans into one pool has evolved from an idea to a proposal with the release of draft legislation. The plan is the brainchild of House Speaker Andy Dillon and has already been met with harsh criticism by labor unions and the governor.

Small Business Asks President Obama to Support Reforms that Help, not Harm

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.

Michigan Members Rally Against "Cap and Trade" Energy Bill

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Michigan small business owners rallied against a job killing "Cap and Trade" bill recently passed by the U.S. House at the "Michigan Rally for Jobs and Affordable Energy" that was held Thursday, September 3rd in Livonia. Special guest speakers included Frank Beckmann from WJR radio and NFIB State Director Charlie Owens.

NFIB Calls for Spending Reforms not Tax Hikes

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB was joined by other business organizations in Michigan today calling on the governor and state lawmakers to significantly and structurally reform state government prior to the beginning of the October 1 fiscal year.