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House Passes Reform that is Unhealthy for New Hampshire

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Instead of making healthcare more affordable, H.R. 3962 imposes more costs through its expensive employer mandates, punitive payroll taxes and a new government-run program.

Paid Sick Leave Splits Committee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A bill making New Hampshire the first state in the nation to mandate paid sick leave stalled after a tie committee vote kept the measure from advancing. But this issue is not over.

Tax Summit Proves Predictable, Troubling

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A two-day summit held last week hosted by the House Ways and Means Committee, featured an array of speakers who commented on the New Hampshire economy, but it proved predictable in giving a forum to individuals and groups advocating for a sales or income tax for the Granite State.

Paid Sick Leave Legislation Moves Forward

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB continues its strong opposition to a paid sick leave mandate and will be alerting small business owners on how they can contact House labor committee members to urge a full committee vote against the proposal.

Paid Sick Leave Meeting Rescheduled for Later this Fall

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A House labor subcommittee postponed until later this fall its discussion of legislation (HB 662) that requires businesses with 10 or more workers to provide up to 40 hours a year of paid sick leave. NFIB strongly opposes this proposal.

Paid Sick Leave on September Agenda

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Legislation under consideration this fall would require businesses with 10 or more employees to provide up to five days of paid sick leave to part-time and full-time workers in New Hampshire.

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.

Governor Signs Plant Closing Notification Law

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Businesses with 75 or more workers must give at least 60 days notice prior to laying off a third of their workforce or shutting down under legislation signed into law by Gov. John Lynch that takes effect January 1.

Meals and Rentals License Renewal Deadline is August 31

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For business owners with a Meal and Rentals (M&R) Tax Operator's license, the deadline for renewing the license is the end of the month.

Budget Increases Business Taxes

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Business interests dodged many, but not all, of the tax increases considered by the budget conference committee that agreed on a $11.6 billion balanced budget for the fiscal 2010-2011 biennium.

Governor Announces Health Plan for Small Businesses

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new healthcare plan - HealthFirst - will be available for small businesses beginning October 1.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update 6-1-09

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. John Lynch two weeks ago told legislative leaders that he would veto the $11.5 billion two-year state budget if it contains the 15-cent increase in the gas tax passed in April by the House and under consideration in the Senate. Business groups including ours held a press conference June 1 in Concord to protest a temporary suspension of the Business Enterprise Tax credit that companies take on their Business Profits Tax returns.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update 4-23-09

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rising unemployment is draining money out of the state's unemployment benefits fund and the situation may trigger an increase in unemployment taxes this year. Deputy Commissioner Darrell Gates said the fund is paying out benefits of $6 million a week and will run out of money sometime early next year based on the current rate of benefit payments.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update -- March 2, 2009

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature returns this first week of March from its mid-winter break. There were no legislative meetings during the break. The Senate and House hold sessions on Wednesday, March 4.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update -- Feb. 23, 2009

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature is on break the week of Feb. 23. The next session of the Senate and House is on Wednesday, March 4.

NFIB/New Hampshire Hot Topics -- Feb. 6, 2009

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Legislators are already hard at work -- and that's not always a good thing. Here are proposals already drafted that could impact your business. Please contact our office if you would like to testify in Concord or speak with legislators on any of these issues.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Report -- Feb. 16, 2009

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature meets on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The following week the Legislature will be on break.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update -- Feb. 9, 2009

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature meets on Thursday, Feb. 12, the day Gov. John H. Lynch will deliver his budget address to a joint session of the Senate and House. Gov. Lynch has indicated his budget proposal may include layoffs of some state workers.

NFIB/New Hampshire Legislative Update -- Feb. 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legislature meets on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Looking ahead, Gov. John H. Lynch will deliver his budget address to a joint session of the Senate and House on Feb. 12.

February/March 2009 New Hampshire MyVOICE

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read the February/March 2009 MyVOICE for details on getting involved in New Hampshire.