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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May 4, 2026
Vote Now on Federal Issues Affecting Your Small Business
NFIB’s Federal Ballot is available for NFIB members. Vote on important federal issues to shape NFIB’s advocacy efforts and protect your rights.
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May 1, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Protect American Small Businesses from $128 Billion Regulatory Burden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of S. 4419. This legislation would protect over 32 million American small businesses from the invasive and unconsti
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May 1, 2026
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber Joins NFIB’s Leadership Council Meeting
Faber provided a small business update for members.
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May 1, 2026
Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to Host Cybersecurity Conference for Small Businesses
Learn more about the event.
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April 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
NFIB-led coalition urges Congress to enact the Heat Workforce Standards Act
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 28, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Ban the Box Legislation in NFIB Member Ballot
Owners weighed in on several small business issues
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
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April 27, 2026
Regional Variations in Business Health and Prospects
Each month, NFIB surveys a random sample of its small-business membership to better understand economic trends and the current state of Main Street.
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Sweeping Unionization Bill in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent letters to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Work
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April 23, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Increase the Small Business Deduction to 23%
The Small Business Tax Cut Act would build on the success of Congress making the Small Business Deduction permanent
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April 22, 2026
Supreme Court Permits Gamesmanship in Small Business Lawsuits
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Enbridge v. Nessel, which concerns a defendant’s right to remove a case to federal court.
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April 21, 2026
Washington Post Editorial Board Calls for Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2026) – In a new Washington Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit. The Editorial Board explains that the CTA has led to significant financial costs and privacy co
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April 20, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Small Businesses Need Relief from Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2026) In a new op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, urges Congress to help small business owners with rising fuel costs by suspending the federal fuel tax. He cites NFIB research, which shows how inc
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April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 16, 2026
NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Times: Small Business Deduction Is A Big Win For Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, NFIB President Brad Close shares how Main Street is benefiting from the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent by the White House and Congress. Close describes how the deduction allows Main Street to keep more of
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April 16, 2026
What They Are Saying: Virginia Small Business Owner Uses 20% Small Business Deduction for Employee Raises
VIDEO: NFIB member Tina Miller explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped her invest back into her business and community.
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April 15, 2026
Small Business Optimism Index Falls Below Average
The March Small Business Economic Trends report sees a three-point decline in small business optimism. Following suit, the Employment Index also fell two points.
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April 15, 2026
TAX DAY: New Report Highlights Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Ohio
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 1.1 million small businesses in Ohio now that it has
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April 15, 2026
What They Are Saying: West Virginia Small Business Owner Describes How 20% Small Business Deduction Improved His Company
VIDEO: NFIB member Michael Ervin explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped him invest back into his business and community.
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April 15, 2026
NFIB Releases State-Specific Reports Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent
Reports outline the economic benefits and massive tax savings small business owners will see this Tax Day
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