MA Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Massachusetts.

Small Business Cheers DeLeo for Drawing the Line on TaxesDirector Bill Vernon today said that House Speaker DeLeo struck a chord with small businesses by pledging to oppose $260 million in higher taxes.
Nursing Staff Bill Gets HearingDirector Bill Vernon reports on legislation that would regulate the level of nursing staff in hospitals and how it would affect health care costs.
Governor Introduces BudgetDirector Bill Vernon reports on Governor Patrick's budget address, which seeks to raise taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Small Business Calls Patrick Budget Half an AspirinDirector Bill Vernon today said the Governor deserves credit for introducing a budget with some savings, but its big tax increase proves that they're still not getting it in Boston.
NFIB to Patrick: Slow Job Growth "Not by Accident"Director Bill Vernon said this evening that Governor Patrick's State of the State speech was remarkable for how little it focused on job losses and the slow economy.
Massachusetts Declares Small Business WeekendThanks to a resolution produced by Director Bill Vernon, the Massachusetts House today declared the first weekend after Thanksgiving "Small Business Weekend."
Resolution Declaring Small Business WeekendThe Massachusetts House recently declared Small Business Weekend. Click here to read the resolution.
NFIB Applauds Freeze in UI Taxes but Urges Long-Term ReformsDirector Bill Vernon said lawmakers did the right thing recently by freezing the Unemployment Insurance rates, but that they had better focus on long-term reforms to fix the structural imbalances in the system.
Beacon Hill Report - January 19, 2012State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Small Business Breakfast with U.S. Senator Scott Brown on Feb. 24Business owners near the Cape: you and your guests can join Senator Brown for a breakfast meeting where the focus is on small business issues. RSVP now to hear an update on federal issues that could impact your business and to share your concerns face to face.
Beacon Hill Report - January 5, 2012State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - December 15, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - December 1, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
NFIB Urging Shoppers to Buy Local This YearDirector Bill Vernon is urging shoppers this weekend to visit local merchants as an alternative to the crowded malls.
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Applications AvailableNFIB members can submit nominations for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship.
Beacon Hill Report - November 17, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Small Business Cheers Supreme Court Action on ObamacareDirector Bill Vernon said that small businesses may finally get resolution to the health care issue because of the Supreme Court's decision to take the NFIB case against Obamacare.
Small Business Urges Passage of Bills to Improve ClimateDirector Bill Vernon today urged lawmakers to adopt measures that would clarify the definition of independent contracts and exempt from treble damages firms that violate wage laws in good faith.
Beacon Hill Report - November 3, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - October 20, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Small Business Urges Legal Action Against Fishing RegulationsDirector Bill Vernon says that state officials should consider legal action against federal fishing regulations that are killing small businesses.
Beacon Hill Report - October 7, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Small Business Says Wage Clarification Better than CrackdownDirector Bill Vernon says that an agreement between the state and federal labor departments to crack down on wage law violators is unnecessary, and that a clarification of the rules is what's really needed.
Beacon Hill Report - September 15, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston, including forced unionization in child care businesses, pension reform and renewable energy.
Small Business Optimism PlungesDirector Bill Vernon says that President Obama's tax policies work at cross purposes, and that a tax credit offset by an income tax hike will not likely encourage employment.
Small Claims Court is a Potential ResourceDirector Bill Vernon says that small claims court is a potential resource for small businesses.
Economic Report: Slow Growth and Slumping ConfidenceDirector Bill Vernon reports on recent economic data showing slow growth statewide and slumping consumer confidence.
Renewable Energy Debate in Mass
Navigating the Claims Process After Hurricane IreneHere's what you need to know when it comes time to filing a claim on your home or small business.
Resources and Tips for Rebuilding and Recovering from Hurricane IreneHere's a list of websites and advice to get you started as you reopen after the storm.
The Beacon Hill Report - August 18, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - August 4, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - July 21, 2011State Director Bill Vernon reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Special Comment from Bill VernonBill Vernon wrote recently that Massachusetts is lagging behind most other states because of its policies. His piece was published in several papers around the state.
Beacon Hill Report: MA Governor Reviews BudgetDirector Bill Vernon reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill Report - June 16, 2011Director Bill Vernon reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Small Business Confidence Dips AgainDirector Bill Vernon says that if Washington wants to grow the economy it should liberate small businesses from taxes and regulations.
Small Business Back in Court to Take Down ObamacareDirector Bill Vernon says that Obamacare is forcing employers to reconsider whether to provide health coverage.
Beacon Hill ReportDirector Bill Vernon Reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Beacon Hill ReportDirector Bill Vernon Reports on legislative developments in Boston.
NFIB to DC: Fix Gas PricesNFIB Director Bill Vernon said that gas prices are killing small businesses and that Washington should make energy policy an urgent priority.
Beacon Hill ReportDirector Bill Vernon Reports on legislative developments in Boston.
Massachusetts High School Seniors Win Entrepreneurship AwardsNFIB recently awarded scholarships to several budding young business leaders.
The Disconnect is Between the Truth and the Labor Secretary's MisimpressionSpecial Comment by Massachusetts Director Bill Vernon: If the Labor Secretary knew more small business owners, she'd know why Mandatory Paid Sick Leave is a bad idea.
Beacon Hill ReportDirector Bill Vernon Reports on legislative developments in Boston.
MA Small Business Says Tax Day Exemplifies Broken SystemDirector Bill Vernon says that lawmakers in Boston and DC should remember that small businesses pay a disproportionate share of the tax burden.
NFIB Sets MA Secretary of Labor Straight on Paid Leave Mandate
MA Small Business Slams Obama Tax Hike PitchDirector Bill Vernon says that the President's latest pitch for higher income taxes is aimed straight at small business.
Director Says Mandatory Sick Leave a Big Mistake, and that Secretary Should Apologize for Remark about Small Business OwnersDirector Bill Vernon said today that Labor Secretary Joanne Goldstein should apologize to small business owners opposed to mandatory paid sick leave, whom she suggested are hypocritical.
NFIB/Massachusetts Applauds Brown for Supporting McConnell AmendmentDirector Bill Vernon today praised US Senator Scott Brown for his decision to support a measure to cut off funding for the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases.

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