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House Passes Reform that is Unhealthy for Vermont

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.

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Public Hearing Set

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The special legislative committee appointed to address the UI trust fund solvency issues seems poised to increase the taxable base wage, but do little to address the benefit side of the equation.

Unemployment Insurance Taxes Could Rise for Your Business

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Unemployment Insurance payroll taxes could rise for some employers in 2010. Find out how legislative proposals to address the UI Trust Fund shrinking issue could impact your bottom line.

As Economy Worsens, So Does Support for Small Business in Legislature

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is no more effective way to gauge the performance of politicians than examining their voting record. While most elected officials claim to support small businesses, the NFIB voting record separates rhetoric from reality, and gives citizens a true picture of what their elected officials are up to in Montpelier.

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.

Business Leaders to Address Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Join us Sept. 9 for an informative workshop on the current status of Vermont's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and see how current policy changes will impact your business.

Legislature Refuses to Negotiate a Sustainable Budget

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small businesses across Vermont are disappointed to see our legislators pass a financial blueprint for our future that puts funding a growing state bureaucracy squarely on the backs of small businesses and family farms.

STOP legislators from bailing out a bloated bureaucracy with higher taxes

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There has never been a more important time to get involved and support the efforts of NFIB/Vermont. The General Assembly is poised to approve these tax increases in the next week! These tax increases will hit Main Street hard at a time when many small businesses are already struggling.

Legislature Continues to Kick Small Business While They're Down

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the Legislature works to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the state's leading small business association urged lawmakers to act responsibly as they wrap up state spending plans. Small business owners across Vermont have grown increasingly concerned in recent weeks as lawmakers continue to spend money the state doesn't have, with punishing tax increases to bailout the budget.

Don't Let the Door Hit You on Your Way Out

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small Businesses Owners Swarm Statehouse to Push Pro-Growth Agenda

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the state's leading small business association today gathered at statehouse to impress upon Gov. Douglas and their legislators the difficulty they are having surviving in the current economic climate. Small business owners urged the governor and legislative leaders to focus on policies and programs that make Vermont a more business-friendly state for entrepreneurs and small employers.

NFIB/Vermont State House Report -- Feb. 6, 2009

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Vermont Legislature has completed its first month of legislative activity. House and Senate committee assignments were made, legislative leadership speeches presented, Gov. Jim Douglas' view of the state of the state last week and then this week the governor presented his recommendations for the FY 2010 state budget.

February/March 2009 Vermont MyVOICE

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read the special NFIB member report on activism in Vermont, February/March 2009 edition.

December/January 2009 Vermont MyVOICE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on activism and challenges for the year ahead in Vermont, December/January 2009 edition.

October/November 2008 Vermont MyVOICE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

NFIB/Vermont SAFE Trust 2008 Endorsements

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Below is a list of NFIB/Vermont SAFE Trust endorsed candidates seeking re-election. NFIB members may also contact NFIB/Vermont State Director Shawn Shouldice with any questions.

2008 Vermont Voting Record (186KB, PDF)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Your legislators' voting record on small business issues, 2008 edition.

August/September 2008 Vermont MyVOICE

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on activism and education in Vermont, August/September 2008 edition.

NFIB/Vermont State House News -- June 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Vermont General Assembly adjourned the 2008 legislative session on Saturday, May 3, 2008; the second-year of the biennium marking the beginning of the 2008 campaign season.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards Scholarship to Fairfield, Vt., Student

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation has announced the Vermont recipient of the sixth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recipients will attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000-$10,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.