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 18, 2026
NFIB Reacts to Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State Speech
NFIB will continue fighting in Illinois for pro-small business policies
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February 18, 2026
NFIB Reacts to Wisconsin Governor Evers’ State of the State Speech
NFIB urges Wisconsin Governor Evers to work with Republicans to solve problems
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February 18, 2026
Key Illinois Legislation that Could Impact Small Business
Over the past few weeks, Illinois legislators have filed thousands of bills—here are a few that could impact small businesse
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February 17, 2026
WATCH: NFIB Kansas Small Business Owner Member Discusses State of the Economy with KSHB 41
KSHB 41’s Grant Stephens highlights the latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey findings
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February 17, 2026
NFIB Announces the 2026 Minnesota Main Street Agenda
The agenda includes the top Minnesota legislative priorities for small businesses going into the new legislative session
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February 17, 2026
Last Call: Take Action Now Before Session Adjourns!
The Indiana General Assembly is set to adjourn on Feb. 27
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February 16, 2026
Small Business Optimism Edges Downward But Remains Above 52-Year Average
“This underscores the need for Governor Lamont and legislators in Hartford to refrain from saddling small businesses with additional taxes and mandates.”
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February 13, 2026
Take Action: Stop Fraudulent Unemployment Claims!
The Florida Legislature is considering unemployment benefits legislation
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February 13, 2026
Watch Now: NFIB Hosts Mid-Session Update Webinar
State Director Natalie Carroll gave a small business legislative update
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February 13, 2026
Take Action Now on Minimum Wage Hikes & Excessive Government Spending
Pennsylvania small business owners are encouraged to take action
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February 12, 2026
NFIB Wyoming Urges Lawmakers to Support “Right to Repair”
“Small business owners need the freedom to repair the equipment they rely on for their livelihoods.”
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February 11, 2026
NFIB Statement on Governor Whitmer’s Budget Recommendation
Small business owners are concerned about the state’s increased spending
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February 11, 2026
NFIB Response to Governor Moore’s State of the State
NFIB highlights importance of small business affordability
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February 10, 2026
Alaska Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
National outlook among entrepreneurs holding steady, but state could tell a different story
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February 10, 2026
Nevada Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Continued readings above its 52-year average bode well for the state’s economy
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February 10, 2026
Idaho Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Legislative actions will show if Main Street entrepreneurs can share the positive outlook
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February 10, 2026
Montana Comment on Latest NFIB Optimism Index
Has the positive small business outlook finally found some staying power?
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February 10, 2026
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
How much can the Legislature resist its worst taxing and regulating impulses before Feb. 20?
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February 10, 2026
Washington Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Reading still above 52-year average but will activities in Olympia prove a drag
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February 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial chan
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February 9, 2026
Wyoming Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
Right to Repair, stiffer penalties on theft, and eminent domain reform are among the top priorities for Wyoming small business owners
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February 9, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Small Businesses Are Hurt the Most by Minimum Wages
New NFIB Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Small Businesses Are Hurt the Most by Minimum Wages
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February 5, 2026
Local Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report
New component integrates actual and planned changes in employment
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February 5, 2026
Local Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report
New component on actual and planned changes in employment and compensation
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February 5, 2026
NFIB Urges Arizona State Lawmakers to Align State Tax Code with Department of Revenue’s Forms
With tax filing season underway, small business owners need certainty now
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February 5, 2026
WATCH: NFIB Arizona Testifies in Support of Tax Certainty on Behalf of Small Businesses
NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich testifies before the Senate Finance Committee in support of aligning the state tax code with the forms issued by the Department of Revenue
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February 5, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) – NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula
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February 5, 2026
Colorado Small Business Owners Call on Lawmakers to Protect the Labor Peace Act
“The majority of Coloradans oppose removing the second-vote requirement, and lawmakers should protect this safeguard for workers.”
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February 3, 2026
Small Businesses Raise Concerns Following Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
NFIB cautions against additional mandates on Main Street
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