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July 17, 2026
Understanding Service Animal Protections Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When it comes to allowing or restricting service animals in your business, it is important to understand your rights and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Doing so will help your business accommodate customers with disabilities while avoiding disputes and liability.
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July 16, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Analyzes June SBET Report on NYSE Live
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) – NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Kristen Scholer on NYSE Live to discuss June’s Small Business Optimism Index and the current state of the Main Street economy.
Wade analyzed NFIB’s June SBET survey, explaining what factors contributed to
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July 15, 2026
State Policies Impacting Small Businesses
States considered small business measures during the 2026 legislative sessions, including taxes, minimum wage, extreme heat standards, IRC conformity, and tort reform.
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July 15, 2026
Small Business Works to Stop Unnecessary Heat Standard
Efforts to finalize the OSHA Heat Standard are ongoing, which would add burdensome mandates when temperatures reach 80 degrees. Take action to stop this from moving forward.
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July 15, 2026
Podcast: NFIB Fly-In Panel Explores Top Small Business Issues
Recorded during a panel at NFIB’s D.C. Fly-In, small business owners discuss top issues, including credit card swipe fees and Beneficial Ownership reporting.
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July 14, 2026
Small Business Case Outcomes in U.S. Supreme Court Term
The 2025-2026 Supreme Court term ended June 30, and NFIB participated in five cases. Learn more about the outcomes for small business.
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July 14, 2026
For 250 Years, Small Businesses Have Built America
An opinion article highlights the historic importance of independent businesses and how overreaching regulatory burdens threaten small business growth.
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July 14, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty In
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July 13, 2026
IMPORTANT! Department of Taxation and Finance Issues Notice on “Decoupling” Penalty and Interest Exemption
Guidance provides instructions on how to handle a bill for interest and penalties arising from the delayed decoupling.
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July 10, 2026
John Deere Settlement Paves the Way for Right to Repair for Small Businesses
NFIB urges lawmakers to advance legislation that would ensure equal access to diagnostic tools for independent auto repair shops
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July 10, 2026
AUDIO: NFIB President Brad Close Joins David Webb to Give Update on Efforts to Repeal Invasive Federal Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2026) – NFIB President Brad Close joined SiriusXM Patriot’s The David Webb Show on Wednesday to update listeners on NFIB’s current efforts to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements.
Last month, NFIB launched new ads across key states ur
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July 10, 2026
NFIB Opposes Unworkable New Mandates to Small Business Operations
Finalizing a federal heat standard would add unnecessary burdens and massive compliance costs on Main Street
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July 9, 2026
New Report on New York’s Small Business Economy Released
“[S]ignificantly few New York owners reported their small businesses as being in excellent or good health compared to the U.S.”
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July 8, 2026
Wall Street Journal: Congress Risks Key Victory If Corporate Transparency Act Is Not Repealed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2026) – Wall Street Journal Opinion Columnist William McGurn published an opinion piece outlining the importance of repealing the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements and the consequences for small businesses if Co
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July 7, 2026
Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a standard business tool for small employers.
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July 7, 2026
NFIB Names Elizabeth Parks Vice President of Federal Government Relations and Grassroots
NFIB Names Elizabeth Parks Vice President of Federal Government Relations and Grassroots
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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
Extreme Heat Equipment Credit Launched for 2026!
The credit aims to support small businesses that purchase personal protective equipment (PPE).
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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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