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February 10, 2026

Please Act Now!—Stop Senate Bill 6346

A millionaire’s tax today, a tax on you tomorrow

January 28, 2026

Illinois Sen. Durbin Shares NFIB Members’ Stories About High Swipe Fees

The Senator spoke on the U.S. Senate floor about how the Credit Card Competition Act will help Illinois small businesses

November 20, 2025

Small Businesses Encouraged by House Passage of Third Party Litigation Financing Legislation

The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105

November 14, 2025

Financing Your Small Business: Understanding Business Loans and Other Financing Strategies

Securing funding to finance your small business can feel overwhelming, but having a basic understanding of your options and available resources will help with choosing a strategy that fits your business needs. Below is an overview of business loan options and other financing opportunities that may b

August 15, 2025

NFIB, Community Bankers Host Event in Macon

The event gave local business owners a chance to hear directly from their legislators

August 6, 2025

LISTEN: NFIB Texas Fighting to Fix & Fund Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program During Special Session

NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett appears on KLIF News in Dallas, 710 KURV in the Valley, urging state lawmakers to expand the emergency bridge loan program to more small business owners.

July 30, 2025

Small Business Data Refute Any Near-Term Recession

The initial GDP reading came out July 30. The economy is solid, albeit moving at a slower pace – a recession does not appear imminent.

May 12, 2025

NFIB’s “Swipe Fee” Lobby Day Effectively Made the Case for Reform

On May 6, NFIB members and allied business owners from across New York traveled to Albany to advocate for legislation that would exclude swipe fees on tax and gratuities.

April 28, 2025

Stop Unfair Credit Card Swipe Fees on Sales Tax in Connecticut.

Take Action on Small Business Issues in Connecticut.

April 19, 2025

Lawmakers Hunker Down on Budget and Tax Issues

Small Business Legislative Update — Week 14

April 14, 2025

Save The Date: May 6th, 2025

NFIB and small business organizations are meeting in Albany on May 6 to advocate for the elimination of credit card swipe fees on sales tax and gratuities. Legislators need to hear directly from the small business owners who are hit with these fees to fully understand how much they need this relief.

March 14, 2025

NFIB Applauds Colorado House Finance Support of Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform

“The Committee’s passage of HB 1282 is a good sign for Colorado small businesses.”

February 26, 2025

Small business, Restaurants, Retail, Hospitality, and Others in Major Push for Credit Card Swipe Fee Changes

Coalition of trade associations supports bill to exclude sales tax and gratuities from card swipe fees, saving consumers, employees, and merchants $930 million annually.

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February 11, 2025

NFIB Urges to Help Small Businesses By Passing the Retailer Tax Fairness Act

The measure would provide much-needed relief to small businesses struggling with rising credit and debit card processing fees.

January 27, 2025

NFIB Congratulates Scott Bessent on Confirmation as Treasury Secretary

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, congratulated Scott Bessent today on being confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury in a bipartisan vote.

December 3, 2024

NFIB Highlights Top Small Business Priorities as 2025 Nears

NFIB highlights top legislative priorities for the next two months. Congress can proactively provide relief to small businesses if they act now.

NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins, Citizens Community Bank President and CEO Jeff Hanson, CFO Jim Doyle, AVP Jonathan Tanner and Lori Godfrey, CBA’s executive vice president and chief of staff.

November 14, 2024

Valdosta Bank Recognized for 57th Year as NFIB Member

Citizens Community Bank, co-founded by the Hollis family of Valdosta, was honored for its commitment to NFIB and its role in the small business community.