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February 12, 2026

NFIB Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Mississippi’s Workforce Pipeline

Small business owners say labor is one of their greatest challenges.

February 11, 2026

WATCH: NFIB Kansas Member Testifies in Support of Unemployment Insurance Reform

NFIB Leadership Council Member Phil Hayes urges lawmakers to provide predictability and consistency to unemployment insurance law

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February 9, 2026

Chicago Lawmakers File Legislation in Illinois to Raise Minimum Wage to $27/Hour

The proposal would incrementally increase the statewide minimum wage in Illinois

February 9, 2026

New NFIB Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Small Businesses Are Hurt the Most by Minimum Wages

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February 9, 2026

Collins Files Legislation to Restrict Illinois Employers’ Oversight of Employment Decisions

The “Secure Jobs Act” would prohibit laying off non-union employees in Illinois without “just cause” and mandate severance pay for discharged employees

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February 6, 2026

NFIB Wisconsin State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Luke Bacher explains what the Index means for Wisconsin small businesses

February 6, 2026

NFIB South Dakota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Jason Glodt explains what the Index means for South Dakota small businesses

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February 6, 2026

NFIB North Dakota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s North Dakota explains what the Index means for North Dakota small businesses

February 6, 2026

NFIB Nebraska State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Ryan McIntosh explains what the Index means for Nebraska small businesses

February 6, 2026

NFIB Minnesota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Jon Boesche explains what the Index means for Minnesota small businesses

February 6, 2026

NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Logan Shine explains what the Index means for Iowa small businesses

February 6, 2026

NFIB Illinois State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index

NFIB’s Noah Finley explains what the Index means for Illinois small businesses

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.”

February 3, 2026

TAKE ACTION: How Would a 107% Minimum Wage Increase Over Five Years Impact Your Business?

Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey on how State Question 832 will affect your business

February 3, 2026

WATCH: What to Expect from the Colorado Legislature in 2026

Protecting the Labor Peace Act, Right to Repair, and working to eliminate credit card swipe fees on sales tax are among Colorado small business owners’ top priorities.

February 2, 2026

Lawmakers May Worsen UI Crisis if Bills Advance

Massachusetts already has the second highest UI maximum weekly benefit in the nation

February 2, 2026

Watch Now: NFIB’s Jared Weiser Interviewed on NBC Local News

NFIB was the only business group to speak out against burdensome legislation

January 29, 2026

Oklahoma Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session

NFIB Oklahoma calls on the Legislature to prioritize reforms that reduce cost pressures on small business owners.

January 29, 2026

NFIB to Colorado Lawmakers: Treat Main Street as Partner

“Small-business owners are counting on lawmakers to see Main Street, not as a source of revenue or a problem to micromanage, but as a partner in Colorado’s future economic prosperity.”