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February 18, 2026

Comment on Release of NFIB Energy Survey

Findings give Montana policymakers aerial view of small businesses’ use of resource

February 18, 2026

Comment on Release of NFIB Energy Survey

Olympia’s policies are stretching our grid to the limit and pushing prices ever higher

February 18, 2026

Comment on Release of NFIB Energy Survey

A tool for California policymakers to consider when making regulations

February 18, 2026

NFIB Energy Cost Survey Comes as VA Lawmakers Debate Carbon Trading

Report shows how energy costs affect small business owners’ ability to create jobs and grow.

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.

February 17, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, February 16-20

Assemblyman makes third try at single-payer health care

February 17, 2026

TAKE ACTION: Make Energy Purchases Sales Tax-Exempt

New Jersey Assembly Bill 2908 takes a step in the right direction on energy affordability

February 6, 2026

A California Fuel Standard is a Vermont Gas Tax

S.171 would impose more California regulations on Vermont drivers

February 3, 2026

TAKE ACTION: Tell Iowa Lawmakers to Rein in Energy Costs

The rising cost of energy is a burden on small businesses in Iowa

January 27, 2026

Unions, Environmentalists Push Gas-Connection Ban for New Construction in Illinois

A group composed of unions and environmental activists in Illinois submitted a proposal to the ICC to limit consumer energy options

January 21, 2026

NFIB Minnesota Urges Federal Mining Ban To Be Overturned

NFIB sent a letter to Minnesota Representative Pete Stauber in support of H.J. Res. 140

January 19, 2026

Healey Delays Costly Clean Heat Standard

Independent analysis of the MA clean heat standard claims it could cost households upwards of $450 per year

January 6, 2026

Push to Lower Energy Costs for Small Business Continues

The SPEED Act, a bill that expedites permitting processes, limits frivolous lawsuits, and lowers energy costs has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. NFIB sent a letter of support for the SPEED Act to members of Congress.

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January 6, 2026

NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

December 18, 2025

Free Energy Efficiency Assistance Returns for Iowa Small Businesses

IWRC announces a valuable, no-cost resource to help Iowa small businesses cut energy costs and improve sustainability

December 17, 2025

VT Consumers Squeezed by California Cars Mandate

Ford restricts sales of new models in Vermont, other states with California Cars Mandate.

December 17, 2025

Small Businesses Support Legislation to Implement Bipartisan Permitting Reform

The SPEED Act would enact reforms to reduce energy costs for small businesses

December 16, 2025

Congress Advances Pro-Small Business Energy Bills

Two energy bills that will help bolster domestic energy production have advanced in Congress. Learn more about the impact on small business and take action.

December 12, 2025

Maine Capitol Update

Labor Costs: Minimum wage hourly rates increase on January 1st

December 12, 2025

DEC Finalizes New York’s Program for Greenhouse Gas Reporting

Some larger emission sources will require DEC-accredited third-party verification annually.

December 1, 2025

Small Businesses Demand Options for Affordable Energy

The cost of energy has been a rising concern for years for small businesses across the country. Access to affordable energy options is critical for the success of American small businesses. NFIB continues to fight for reliable and affordable energy options.