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March 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.
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March 9, 2026
West Virginia Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for Re-Election
West Virginia Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for Re-Election
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March 6, 2026
NFIB Asks Colorado Supreme Court to Protect Small Businesses from Lawsuit Abuse
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Public Service of Colorado v. Ross regarding the responsibility of small businesses for damages in wrongful death cases.
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March 5, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Ticks Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, an
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March 5, 2026
NFIB Thanks Senator Steve Daines for His Leadership, Making Small Business Deduction Permanent
NFIB Thanks Senator Steve Daines for His Leadership, Making Small Business Deduction Permanent
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March 5, 2026
Ohio Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Jon Husted for Re-Election
Ohio Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Jon Husted for Re-Election
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March 4, 2026
NFIB Encourages Ohio House to Concur on PBM Transparency Bill
House Bill 229 was passed today in the Ohio Senate
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March 4, 2026
Small Businesses Commend Ohio Legislature for Passing Critical Tax Conformity Legislation
NFIB encourages Gov. DeWine to sign SB 9 into law quickly
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March 3, 2026
NFIB Small Business Legal Center News and Updates
Learn about key Supreme Court case decisions coming soon and updates for 2026 in the Small Business Legal Center’s newsletter, The Brief.
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March 3, 2026
Data Shows Impact of Energy Costs on Small Business
NFIB’s recent survey shows how rising energy costs are affecting small businesses’ ability to hire, retain talent, and grow.
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March 3, 2026
NEW DATA: Ohio Small Business Owners Report Strong Optimism on Business Climate
Buckeye State is faring better than most of the U.S.
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March 3, 2026
2026 NFIB Unemployment Compensation Handbook Now Available
NFIB & Sedgwick recently published the 2026 handbook for small business owners
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March 2, 2026
The Fight to Protect Small Business from Unnecessary Lawsuits
NFIB sent two letters of support for legislation that provides protections for small businesses against frivolous and predatory lawsuits.
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March 2, 2026
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact Small Business Most
A new opinion article looks at how minimum wage increases affect small businesses and the economy as a whole.
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March 2, 2026
Small Business Demands the Right to Repair
A recent opinion article highlights how passing the REPAIR Act would give small businesses access to critical data and information needed to repair vehicles and parts, cutting costs and delays for consumers.
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February 27, 2026
Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties
Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance.
What is a Wage Garnishment?
A wage garnishment is a legal p
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February 25, 2026
Ohio Small Businesses Applaud Tax Conformity Legislation
NFIB encourages Ohio Senate concur with pro-small business tax legislation
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February 25, 2026
New NFIB Survey Shows Rise in Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 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 increased from the previous quarter for
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February 24, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in Washington Examiner
ICYMI: NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations Louis Bertolotti published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner on the importance of right to repair legislation for small businesses.
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February 23, 2026
Small Businesses Ask Court to Rein in Debit Card Processing Fees
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concerning debit card processing fees.
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February 18, 2026
Credit Card Competition is Essential for Small Business
A recent opinion article covers swipe fees, the Credit Card Competition Act, and its importance to lower costs for small businesses.
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February 18, 2026
NEW NFIB REPORT: How Energy Costs Impact Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business operation
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February 18, 2026
Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business
What is Bankruptcy Clawback?
A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)
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February 17, 2026
Small Business Optimism Remains Steadily Above Historical Average
The January Small Business Economic Trends report includes the new NFIB Small Business Employment Index. Learn more about the new data and 2026 outlook for small businesses.
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February 17, 2026
Small Business Deduction Champion Awards Announced
NFIB awarded pennants to Members of Congress who played a critical role in making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent, which prevented a massive tax hike.
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February 17, 2026
Webinar: Tips on Data Privacy, Advertising, and Online Reviews
NFIB’s monthly webinar provides tips to avoid customer complaints and best practices for data privacy, advertising, and online reviews.
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February 17, 2026
Small Business Rundown Explains Estate Tax Changes
NFIB member Greg Niewold joins the Small Business Rundown to explain how the estate tax affects his multi-generational family farm and how the tax changes for 2026 will benefit businesses like his.
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February 17, 2026
NFIB Leads Coalition Advocating for Regulatory Reform for Small Businesses
NFIB led over 70 trade associations urging Congress to limit regulatory burdens on small businesses.
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February 17, 2026
Small Businesses Respond to EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Emissions Rule
NFIB issued a statement following the U.S. EPA’s elimination of a 2009 ruling that restricted the production of gas-powered motor vehicles and limited consumer choice.
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February 17, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Small Businesses Compete – Why Can’t Credit Card Companies?
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 17, 2026) – In a new op-ed in RealClearPolitics, Adam Temple, NFIB Senior Vice President for Advocacy writes about the crisis American small businesses are facing due to credit card swipe fees. Temple urges lawmakers to support Main Street by passing the bipartisan Credit Card
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