NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Mon, 20 May 2013 02:16:05 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 Despite Improving Fiscal Picture, Majority Party is Determined to Enact Massive $2.8 Billion Tax Hike Director Mike Hickey reports that while the state's fiscal problems are easing, lawmakers remain determined to raise taxes by a whopping $2.8 billion. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62870 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Says Minimum Wage Hike will Destroy Jobs and Hurt Small Business Director Mike Hickey today said that a minimum wage under consideration today will wipe out jobs, especially for young workers, and that many small businesses can't handle the additional cost. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62787 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Says Senate Tax Bill Will Hit Many Small Businesses Director Mike Hickey warned today that a Senate tax bill, which increases income taxes and property taxes, would be devastating to many small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62721 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Call Your Senators and Urge Them to Vote No on Higher Taxes! The state Senate is preparing to vote on a massive increase in the income tax. Please call your state Senator and urge him or her to vote "NO" on higher taxes. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62704 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Warns that Higher Income Tax will Punish Small Businesses Director Mike Hickey told lawmakers today that a bill to raise the state income tax well above 12 percent would come down hard on the strongest small businesses that can hire new workers. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62686 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB/MN Awards Scholarship to Young Entrepreneur NFIB/Minnesota today announced the winner of the 2013 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62655 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Rolls Out Huge Tax Increase Director Mike Hickey reports on a massive tax increase working its way through the House today. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62624 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT MN Small Business Warns that Exchange will Hurt Small Businesses Director Mike Hickey warned legislators that a bill to create a health care exchange will hurt small businesses with higher assessments and reduced competition. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62337 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Health Insurance Exchange Bill Not Good for Small Business News Release--Vast majority will not use what they are being asked to pay 3.5 percent more in premiums for, says NFIB/Minnesota State Director Mike Hickey. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62251 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Deficit Shrinks New projection could make it more difficult for governor to push tax increases. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62249 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business Day at the Capitol offers Great Program for Small Business Owners Check out the program here for the upcoming Business Day at the Capitol. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62158 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Make Your Voice Heard at Business Day at the Capitol NFIB members can make their voices heard by state policymakers at the upcoming 2013 Business Day at the Capitol on March 13th. Check her for details. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62159 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Wins Fight on Health Insurance Exchange Bill, At Least for Now Director Mike Hickey reports that a key legislative committee voted to remove a tax on small business employers to fund the state's Health Insurance Exchange. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62109 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB/MN Warns that Tax Hikes are Aimed Straight at Small Business Director Mike Hickey warned lawmakers today in advance of Governor Mark Dayton's State of the State Address that the large tax hikes he's calling for will devastate small businesses and jeopardize the state's competitiveness. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61976 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Contact Your Representatives on Flawed Health Care Exchange Bill Immediately Director Mike Hickey urges small business owners to contact their state representatives regarding legislation, SF1/HF5, creating a health insurance exchange as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61971 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Proposes Massive Tax Hikes on Small Businesses Director Mike Hickey analyzes the Governor's proposal to raise taxes dramatically on small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61891 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Projected to Run $1.1 Billion Deficit Despite Current Surplus Director Mike Hickey reports that Minnesota's state budget is facing a $1 billion shortfall despite a current surplus. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61612 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT YEF Scholarship Deadline Extended to Jan. 6 Give a state student a helping hand with college tuition. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61104 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Small-Business-Friendly Legislators Lose Both Houses of the Legislature Governor Dayton likely to push his tax plan, reports State Director Mike Hickey in his Election Day wrap-up story. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61343 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Rates Legislators for 2011-12 Legislative Sessions News Release--More than half of Legislature showed strong support for Main Street enterprises. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61194 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT