July 2, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Rebound
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2026) – NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2
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July 2, 2026
Fireworks Abound – Celebrating America’s 250th and at the U.S. Supreme Court
This month we celebrate America’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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July 2, 2026
New Mexico Small Businesses Challenge Sweeping Labeling Regulation
NFIB joined a coalition of business organizations in filing a lawsuit in New Mexico challenging a burdensome labeling mandate for small businesses in the state.
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July 2, 2026
NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Examiner: Small businesses built America — big government is smothering them
ICYMI: NFIB President Brad Close published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner highlighting the small business economy before the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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July 1, 2026
NFIB Urges Congress to Stop Tax Hikes on Small Business During U.S. Senate Hearing
NFIB legal expert Beth Milito testifies about how reducing tax burdens can facilitate growth in the small business economy.
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June 30, 2026
Small Businesses Express Disappointment Following Missed Opportunity in NDAA
NFIB-led coalition urged adoption of NDAA amendment to permanently end BOI reporting requirements for American small businesses
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June 30, 2026
Legal Alert – How the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) Affects Small Businesses Nationwide
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a growing number of lawsuits involving everyday technology used by businesses.
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June 29, 2026
Podcast Gives Tips for Creating a User-Friendly Website
The Small Business Rundown gives tips for online growth and how to avoid predatory lawsuits related to website accessibility.
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June 29, 2026
Best Hiring Practices for Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s blog covers potential changes to federal discrimination laws and best practices for hiring teenage workers.
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June 29, 2026
How Small Business Deduction Permanence Provides Certainty
NFIB member Michael Ervin joins NewsNation to discuss the state of the small business economy.
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June 29, 2026
Congress Must Stop Proposed OSHA Federal Heat Standard
An opinion article explores the challenges small businesses would face if the proposed OSHA Heat Standard is implemented and what Congress must do to stop it.
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June 29, 2026
Attention! New York Legislation Expanding Employee Access to Personnel Files Could Soon Become Law
Employers would be required to notify employees within ten days if any “negative information” is added to their records.
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June 26, 2026
“Express NY” Program Rolls Out First Wave of Regulatory Reforms Across 22 New York State Agencies
The initiative aims to reduce red tape by removing unnecessary fees for small businesses.
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June 25, 2026
NFIB’s Beth Milito Testifies Before U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Urges Congress to Avoid Tax Hikes on Main Street
Small Business Legal Center expert cautioned against Social Security proposals that would raise taxes, costs for small businesses
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June 25, 2026
Best Practices to Prepare for OSHA Inspections
NFIB’s monthly webinar features an OSHA expert exploring how small business owners can prepare for inspections to avoid costly penalties.
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June 25, 2026
NFIB Releases New Ads in New York Urging Rep. Andrew Garbarino to Permanently Repeal Beneficial Ownership Information Mandate
Radio, digital ads urge Rep. Garbarino and Congress to protect small business owners’ privacy, repeal unconstitutional BOI mandate
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June 25, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Congress, Administration Should Protect Small Businesses from Invasive Federal Temperature Mandates
Proposed regulation would impose significant compliance burdens on Main Street businesses
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June 23, 2026
Small Business Property Owners Disappointed By Supreme Court Decision
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case Pung v. Isabella County concerning tax foreclosures and the compensation of property owners.
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June 23, 2026
Main Street Is Okay—For Now
The final week in February, gas was at $2.94 a gallon. By the end of March it was up to $3.99, and it has been above $4.00 ever since.
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June 22, 2026
VIDEO: On NewsNation, NFIB Member Discusses How 20% Small Business Deduction Has Provided Certainty For Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2026) – West Virginia small business owner and NFIB member Michael Ervin joined Markie Martin on NewsNation Thursday to discuss the state of the small business economy and how the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has created certainty for his Main Street business.
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June 19, 2026
What to Know About Employing Teen Workers this Summer
In June 2025, over 30% of teens aged 16-19 were employed in the U.S., totaling 5.36 million people.
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June 17, 2026
Small Business Owners Bring Viewpoint to Capitol Hill
NFIB members traveled to Washington D.C. for NFIB’s Fly-In to attend meetings with members of Congress. Take action to amplify their voices!
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June 16, 2026
Congress Must Protect Small Business From Frivolous Lawsuits
An opinion article explains the challenges small businesses face with frivolous litigation and what Congress can do to stop lawsuit abuse.
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June 16, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Legislation Allowing Government To Limit Right To Negotiate
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would force newly unionized small businesses into binding arbitration to determine wages and benefits. NFIB opposes this legislation and designated it a Key Vote for the 119th Congress.
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June 16, 2026
Small Businesses Report Lower Optimism in May
Small business optimism in the May Small Business Economic Trends report declined slightly, while the Employment Index remained steady. The Uncertainty Index increased three points, well above the historical average.
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June 16, 2026
NFIB Asks Congress to Reinsert Crucial REPAIR Act Provisions in Highway Bill
NFIB sends a letter urging Congress to reinsert REPAIR Act provisions into the Highway Bill and give small businesses access to vehicle repair options.
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June 16, 2026
What a New DOJ Memo Means for Small Business Hiring Practices
A recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion could significantly affect how federal discrimination law is applied to small businesses.
On June 9, 2026, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) issued a memorandum addressing “disparate impact” liability under Title VII of the Civil Right
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June 15, 2026
Prevailing Wage Requirement on “Custom Fabricated” Building Products Temporarily Delayed
A federal court temporarily blocked a New York law that aimed to extend prevailing wage requirements.
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June 12, 2026
New York Businesses Must Register for Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program by July 15
Businesses with 10 to 14 employes must register by July 15, 2026.
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June 11, 2026
NFIB Members Bring Small Business Agenda Directly to Washington Policymakers
Small business owners met with Administration and Congressional leaders during 2026 NFIB Fly-In
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