May 27, 2026
New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
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May 26, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Unleash Small Business Growth in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should bolster small business success with crucial tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 21, 2026
Small Business Amicus Brief Challenges State Climate Change Lawsuits
NFIB filed an amicus brief in Suncor Energy v. Boulder at SCOTUS concerning whether federal law prevents state-law claims based on greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 20, 2026
NFIB Names Fred Horner from Massillon as 2026 Small Business Champion
The award recognizes NFIB members for their dedication to Ohio small businesses.
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May 20, 2026
Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady
Optimism stabilizes in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report while the Employment Index and small business uncertainty declines.
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May 20, 2026
NFIB on C-SPAN: How Small Businesses are Managing Economic Pressures
A discussion on C-SPAN featuring an NFIB expert covers the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Do Not Need a Mandate to Protect Their Workers
NFIB tells Congress why a newly proposed federal heat standard places unnecessary burden on small businesses.
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May 19, 2026
Podcast Explores Impact of Credit Card Swipe Fees
Experts discuss the impact of credit card swipe fees on businesses and consumers, along with legislation to introduce competition in the credit card marketplace to fight rising costs.
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May 19, 2026
ICYMI: State Leaders Attended NFIB’s 2026 Ohio Small Business Day
Small business owners heard from the Senate President, House Speaker, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees
NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Encouraged by Introduction of Ohio Gas Tax Reduction
House Bill 850 proposes an immediate 50% reduction for three months.
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May 19, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
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May 15, 2026
Employment Law Changes Small Businesses Should Know
Legal expert Tony Dalimonte explores employment law changes and what small business owners can do to protect themselves from lawsuits.
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May 15, 2026
Webinar Provides Tips for Buying, Selling, and Expanding Your Business
NFIB’s monthly webinar features experts who cover top tips and key considerations when buying, selling, or expanding your small business.
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May 14, 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Protect Shipping Industry
NFIB is discouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, which expands the liability of freight brokers.
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May 14, 2026
NFIB Urges U.S. House Committee to Protect Small Businesses from Invasive Federal Heat Standard
NFIB submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections regarding the federal heat standard.
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May 13, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable
Labor quality was top issue, Employment Index softened
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May 13, 2026
Small Businesses: Suspend Federal Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2026) – The rising cost of energy has an immense impact on small business owners, according to research conducted earlier this year, and suspending the gas tax would provide immediate relief. In April, an NFIB op-ed in the Washington Examiner urged Congress to act quickly t
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May 12, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
“Inflationary pre
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May 8, 2026
OSHA Heat Safety Rules for Small Businesses and Steps to Protect Your Workers
Whether your employees work inside or out, heat-related illness is a serious risk that can lead to legal and financial consequences for your business. As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up its focus on workplace heat safety, small business owners should take steps to e
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May 8, 2026
NFIB Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Small Business Priorities in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should further unleash small business success with targeted tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 7, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Falls Below 2025 Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2026) – NFIB’s April Jobs Report shows softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. This is the second consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2, but slightly above
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May 6, 2026
Debit Card Processing Fee Cap Challenged in Small Business Lawsuit
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Linney’s Pizza v. Federal Reserve regarding excessive debit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Celebrates the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Being Made Permanent, Supports Increasing it to 23%
Making the Small Business Tax Deduction permanent was a huge win for small businesses and provides tax certainty. Now, NFIB is pushing to expand the tax deduction to provide more tax relief to small businesses.
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May 6, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Pro-Union Workplace Poster Bill
Newly proposed legislation violates the First Amendment and forces small business owners to educate employees on the right to unionize.
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May 5, 2026
Data Centers are Coming to Ohio – We Want to Hear from You!
Please take our new survey on data centers & energy costs.
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May 5, 2026
Small Businesses Demand Increased Health Care Transparency, Flexibility, and Affordability
NFIB urges Congress to pass legislation increasing transparency, flexibility, and health care access for small businesses.
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May 5, 2026
Give Small Businesses Relief by Suspending the Federal Fuel Tax
An opinion article discusses how energy costs impact small businesses and how Congress can provide relief by suspending the federal fuel tax.
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May 5, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
An NFIB-led coalition sent a letter to Congress in support of a bill to stop the federal Heat Standard from imposing unnecessary, overreaching mandates on small businesses.
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May 4, 2026
Updates From the Small Business Legal Center
Learn about the cases and legal briefs NFIB has filed on behalf of small business with the Small Business Legal Center Spring Newsletter.
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