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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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June 10, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Preliminary Approval of Credit Card Anti-Trust Settlement
Latest court ruling fails to provide credit card network competition
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June 9, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Reduced Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.6 points in May to 95.3, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
As reported in NFIB’s monthly Jobs Report,
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June 8, 2026
NFIB Key Votes Overreaching Labor Contracts Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 8, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced that H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act will be an NFIB Key Vote for the 119th Congress. NFIB sent a letter to the U.S. House of Repre
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June 8, 2026
In Their Own Words: If State Question 832 Passes, “It Would Not Be Good All the Way Around.”
Ada Small Business Owner Amy Boatwright urges Oklahomans to vote no on State Question 832.
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June 8, 2026
Small Business Owners Converge on Capitol Hill for NFIB Fly-In
NFIB’s Annual Fly-In takes place June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
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June 5, 2026
NFIB Urges Congress to Advance REPAIR Act Provisions in the Highway Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in response to recent changes made to the BUILD America 250 Act, also known as the Surface Transport
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June 4, 2026
SCOTUS Decision Upholds Unfair FCC Enforcement Procedures
NFIB is disappointed in today’s decision from the United States Supreme Court concluding that the FCC’s enforcement and forfeiture proceedings do not violate the Seventh Amendment of the Constitution.
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June 4, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2026) – NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading
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June 4, 2026
Amplify the Voice of Small Business on Critical Issues
NFIB members will meet with Congress about key small business issues, including repealing the Beneficial Ownership Information mandate and reforming credit card swipe fees. Join in their efforts and take action!
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June 3, 2026
NFIB Weighs in on Legal Battles Impacting Small Businesses
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center is involved in several important small business cases, including lawsuits on greenhouse gas injury claims, debit card processing fee caps, and regulations on free speech.
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June 3, 2026
Podcast Provides Tips to Prepare for OSHA Inspections
Experts discuss tips to prepare for an OSHA inspection, OSHA rule changes, and how you can protect your small business from costly penalties.
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June 3, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits
New NFIB Op-Ed: Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits
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June 3, 2026
New Ads Urge Congress to Permanently Repeal Beneficial Ownership Mandate
New ads urge lawmakers to permanently repeal the unconstitutional Beneficial Ownership mandate that threatens the security and privacy of small business owners.
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June 3, 2026
NFIB Releases New Ads Urging Congress to Permanently Repeal Beneficial Ownership Information Mandate
Radio, digital ads in Washington D.C. and key states urge lawmakers to protect small business owners’ privacy, repeal unconstitutional BOI mandate
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June 2, 2026
South Carolina Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Wilson for Re-Election to Congress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 2, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Joe Wilson for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.
“Rep
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May 29, 2026
New Swipe Fee Rule Will Increase Costs for Small Business
NFIB sent a letter to the Department of the Treasury opposing a new interim rule that will raise credit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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May 29, 2026
Congress Must Unleash Growth for Small Businesses in New Bill
A recent opinion article explores how Congress can bolster small business growth by passing a tax, regulatory, and healthcare reform bill.
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May 29, 2026
NY Assembly and Senate are Moving Bills that Would Drastically Increase Short-Term Disability Benefits
NFIB NY: In The News – The Albany Times Union
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May 29, 2026
Member Spotlight: Josiah Martin of New York
The owner-operator of Martin’s Handmade Pretzels is making the Voice of Small Business heard.
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May 28, 2026
Tax Alert – Taxpayers may be Eligible for Tax Refunds or Abatement Following a Recent Court Decision
A recent federal court decision could have major implications for taxpayers who were assessed IRS penalties and interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Kwong v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled that under the version of Internal Revenue Code Section 7508A in effect when COV
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May 28, 2026
Supreme Court Reduces Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements
Small businesses are disappointed in today’s decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Flowers Foods, Inc., et al. v. Angelo Brock.
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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 27, 2026
NFIB’s Reaction to Final FY 2027 New York State Budget
Small businesses commend Governor Hochul for holding the line on tax increases.
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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
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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