May 15, 2026
NFIB-Backed Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office Launches New Website to Cut Red Tape
The regulation evaluation portal is open for Texas small business owners’ feedback.
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May 14, 2026
NFIB Urges U.S. House Committee to Protect Small Businesses from Invasive Federal Heat Standard
NFIB submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections regarding the federal heat standard.
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May 13, 2026
NFIB Testifies Against New Illinois Paid Leave Mandate for Jury Duty
HB 4844 would require Illinois employers to provide paid leave to employees serving on juries
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May 8, 2026
NFIB Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Small Business Priorities in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should further unleash small business success with targeted tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Commends Senate for Considering Crucial Small Business Bills
The measure would ease the financial and regulatory burdens on Main Street employers.
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Cautions Minnesota Lawmakers Against “Suitable Seating” Mandate
The mandate would be imposed on all Minnesota businesses, regardless of size
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May 6, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Pro-Union Workplace Poster Bill
Newly proposed legislation violates the First Amendment and forces small business owners to educate employees on the right to unionize.
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May 6, 2026
Main Street Coloradans Urge Senate to Reject HB 1054
HB 1054 creates a new, state-level workplace safety regulatory regime that will burden Main Street with more rules, paperwork, and legal exposure.
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May 5, 2026
WATCH: NFIB Georgia Director Recaps the 2026 Legisltive Session
Hunter Loggins discusses our small businesses fared in the General Assembly.
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May 5, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
An NFIB-led coalition sent a letter to Congress in support of a bill to stop the federal Heat Standard from imposing unnecessary, overreaching mandates on small businesses.
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May 4, 2026
Take Action on Costly Minimum Wage Increase Proposals
Let your lawmakers know how a minimum wage increase impacts your business.
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May 4, 2026
Illinois Releases Draft Plan Calling for a Ban on Non-Electric Lawn and Landscaping Equipment
Illinois released a climate action plan that calls for the phasing out of non-electric landscaping equipment
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May 4, 2026
New York’s Employment Credit Check Ban Takes Effect April 18th!
Employers cannot consider credit history information.
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May 1, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Protect American Small Businesses from $128 Billion Regulatory Burden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of S. 4419. This legislation would protect over 32 million American small businesses from the invasive and unconsti
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April 30, 2026
Paid Family Leave Absences Begin May 1
Be prepared for increased worker absences and new obligations required of employers while an employee is out on PFML.
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April 29, 2026
NFIB Thanks Sen. Cassidy for Leading Fight to Overturn Costly Heat Rule
One-size-fits-all federal mandates would hurt small businesses.
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April 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
NFIB-led coalition urges Congress to enact the Heat Workforce Standards Act
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April 29, 2026
NFIB Urges SC Senate to Pass Small Business Tax, Regulatory Relief
The measures would ease the financial pressure on Main Street.
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April 28, 2026
Colorado General Assembly Sends Regulatory Relief to Governor’s Desk
Colorado small business community applauds passage of SB 137, which improves how state agencies review their existing regulations
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April 28, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Ban the Box Legislation in NFIB Member Ballot
Owners weighed in on several small business issues
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April 27, 2026
114th TN General Assembly Gavels to a Close
New labor, regulatory, and legal protection reforms pass.
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April 23, 2026
WATCH: Update on Small Business Key Victories In the General Assembly
Issues included tax simplification and property rights.
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April 21, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration to Host Mining Roundtable in Sahuarita
Join SBA Arizona for a mining-focused engagement connecting small businesses with resources, funding opportunities, and federal regulations.
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April 21, 2026
Illinois General Assembly Considers New Wetlands Regulations
Proposal passes committee but fails to advance on the Illinois House floor
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April 21, 2026
Washington Post Editorial Board Calls for Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2026) – In a new Washington Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit. The Editorial Board explains that the CTA has led to significant financial costs and privacy co
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April 20, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, April 20-24
Lawmakers speed up bill hearings and votes
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April 17, 2026
NFIB Joins Lawsuit Against Oregon Climate Protection Program
Expensive environmental regulation will be a disaster for small business
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April 15, 2026
NFIB Urges Mass. Senate to Vote Against Bag Fees and Paint Taxes
Political rhetoric on Beacon Hill is completely at odds with policy when it comes to affordability.
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April 14, 2026
Colorado Senate Unanimously Advances Regulatory Relief
SB 137 improves how state agencies review their existing regulations in Colorado.
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