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Officials Look to Small Business Amid Budget Crisis

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Special session hints at bad legislation to come as lawmakers wrestle with a $330 million state budget shortfall.

What Will Special Session Mean for Small Business?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. Dave Heineman says he doesn't want a tax increase, but a looming $300 million budget shortfall could affect your business.

Want to Keep NE Tax Incentives, Contracts? Get E-Verify

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State law now requires all employers who receive tax incentives or hold contracts with state or local governments to confirm new hires' work status.

Stay On Top of Tax Deadlines

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Small Business Problems & Priorities survey says four of the top 10 challenges facing small businesses are tax related. Order your 2010 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses to help avoid tax problems in the coming year.

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.

Elkhorn Entrepreneur to Chair Leadership Council

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Posphical, owner of Outdoor Recreation Products, succeeds Mike Hogan, who helped create the council in 2003.

Coming Up: U.S. Rep. Lee Terry to Discuss Healthcare Reform at Omaha Meetings

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn more and speak up for small business at town halls on Aug. 25 and 29.

Session ends with no new taxes on small business

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small business came out well in this year's legislative session, which ended May 22. We were worried going in that the tough economy might encourage senators to push for a tax increase, but lawmakers held the line on spending and taxes, putting a number of expensive bills on hold until next year's session.

NFIB/Nebraska Legislative Update (May 26, 2009)

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Senators could vote any day on Legislative Bill 622, a measure that would establish a steep penalty for failing to pay workers' compensation payments on time. It also would discourage employers from appealing Nebraska Workers Compensation Court decisions.

NFIB/Nebraska Legislative Update -- Feb. 2, 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers wrapped up the third week of session on Friday, Jan. 30. So far, more than 50 bills have moved from committee to the floor of the Legislature.

February/March 2009 Nebraska MyVOICE

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on getting involved in Nebraska, February/March 2009 edition.

NFIB/Nebraska Legislative Update -- Jan. 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers have introduced six constitutional amendments and almost 700 bills in the session that began Jan. 7. No new bills will be accepted. Hearings on the bills started on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and will continue through March.

NFIB/Nebraska Legislative Update -- Jan. 19, 2009

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As of Friday, Jan. 16, the seventh day of the 2009 legislative session, a total of 355 bills and six constitutional amendments have been introduced. With only three days left for bill introductions, we expect a flurry of activity that could raise the total number of bills to about 700.

Governor Understands the Challenges Facing Small Business Owners

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"It's clear that Governor Heineman understands the challenges facing Nebraska's small business owners. By holding the line on spending and opposing any tax increases, he's setting the stage for small businesses to grow and create jobs and lead the country out of recession."

NFIB/Nebraska Legislative Update -- Jan. 12, 2009

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 session of the Nebraska Legislature convened on Wednesday, Jan. 7, Sen. Mike Flood (Norfolk) was elected speaker.

December/January 2009 Nebraska MyVOICE

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on getting involved in the upcoming legislative session, December/January 2009 edition.

Register to Vote in Nebraska

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Oct. 17 is the deadline to register to vote in Nebraska.

October/November 2008 Nebraska MyVOICE

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on activism and the upcoming elections in Nebraska, October/November 2008 edition.

NFIB Backs Pro-Small Business U.S. Representatives From Nebraska for Reelection

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The political action committee of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has announced its endorsement of candidates in Nebraska for reelection to the U.S. Congress. NFIB supports candidates who have pro-small business voting records and are strong advocates for small business owners.

August/September 2008 Nebraska MyVOICE

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on politics and education in Nebraska, August/September 2008 edition.