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Small Business is a Big Winner in Oklahoma Legislature

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers passed a host of bills in this year's session that should help small businesses grow and create jobs in the year ahead.

Business Recovery Center Opens to Help Companies Affected by Tornadoes

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The center in Oklahoma City will be open six days a week until further notice to help business owners with questions about rebuilding.

WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB's public policy staff will explain the latest legislative issues being debated in Congress and regulatory developments from the agencies in Washington, D.C., and explain how your business could be affected.

NFIB Tip Sheets on Recovering from a Disaster

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Advice on navigating the claims process, setting up a remote business site and other topics.

STATEMENT: Small Business Thanks Governor for Signing Income Tax Cuts

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

HB 2032 lowers the personal income tax rate a quarter point to 5 percent in 2015, and again in 2016 to 4.85 percent if the state sees additional growth in revenue.

NFIB Holds Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bridenstine discussed a host of small-business issues, including the true cost of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Governor Signs Workers' Comp Reform Into Law

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Jerrod Shouse says this is commonsense legislation is going to save small, family-owned businesses and other employers a lot of time and money.

15th Annual Small Business Day Draws NFIB Members from Across Oklahoma

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The event gave small-business owners an opportunity to learn more about what's happening in Oklahoma City and speak out about the issues affecting them.

4 Lawmakers Honored as Guardians of Small Business

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious honor the association presents to legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues.

6 Oklahoma Students Earn YEF Scholarships

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own successful small businesses.

OK Lawmakers Pass Resolution Urging Congress to Stop the HIT

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB research shows the health-insurance tax will cost the economy 146,000 to 262,000 private-sector jobs and $19 billion to $35 billion in lost sales by 2022.

Workers' Compensation System Not Working

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a guest editorial for The Oklahoman, State Director Jerrod Shouse calls for the fresh approach offered by Senate Bill 1062.

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!

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: House Passes Moratorium on State Fees

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers also are working on measures that would ease the tax burden on employers.

Workers' Comp Reform Clears Senate, Heads to House

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Oklahoma's state director says this is important legislation that's going to save small, family businesses a lot of time and money.

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

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Tulsa for "The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act: What does ObamaCare mean for Small Business," a special forum designed to help you understand the steps you'll have to take to comply with the federal health-care law.

STATEMENT: Small Business Responds to Senate Committee Vote on Workers' Comp Reform

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Our members tell us one of the biggest issues holding their businesses back is their workers' compensation costs.

Help Shape Oklahoma's Workers' Comp Reform Bill

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Oklahoma State Director Jerrod Shouse is urging small-business owners to contact their local legislators now!

Keep Up with NFIB/Oklahoma This Session on Twitter

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 2013 legislative session is underway, and State Director Jerrod Shouse is tweeting @NFIB_OK.

Help Us Fund Scholarships for Oklahoma's Young Entrepreneurs

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund college scholarships for students who have started their own small businesses.