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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.

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.

April 21, 2026

Illinois General Assembly Considers New Wetlands Regulations

Proposal passes committee but fails to advance on the Illinois House floor

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Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit.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

April 20, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, April 20-24

Lawmakers speed up bill hearings and votes

Close-up of a lawsuit document titled LAW SUIT with a pen resting across the page.

April 17, 2026

NFIB Joins Lawsuit Against Oregon Climate Protection Program

Expensive environmental regulation will be a disaster for small business

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.

April 14, 2026

Colorado Senate Unanimously Advances Regulatory Relief

SB 137 improves how state agencies review their existing regulations in Colorado.

April 14, 2026

Small Business Pushes Back on OSHA Heat Standard

NFIB released an Issue Brief and a podcast episode detailing the proposed OSHA Heat Standard, which would create additional compliance burdens and red tape for small businesses.

April 14, 2026

Small Business Demands Legislation to Fight Growing Swipe Fees

A recent opinion article covers swipe fees, the Credit Card Competition Act, and its importance to lower costs for small businesses.

April 14, 2026

Why Health Care Costs Have Skyrocketed and What Congress Can Do

An opinion article explores how federal mandates contribute to rising health care costs and solutions Congress can deploy to provide affordable health care to small businesses.

April 14, 2026

There’s a Lot Riding On This Year’s Session of the General Assembly

Lawmakers will begin work at noon on April 21.

April 13, 2026

Lawmakers Set to Conclude 114th General Assembly

Key issues include regulatory reform.

African small business owner smiling with paperwork and laptop

April 13, 2026

Regulation Evaluation Portal Open for Small Business Owner Feedback

The Regulation Evaluation Portal allows Texans to submit feedback and make recommendations on areas of possible government overregulation.

April 13, 2026

Maine Capitol Update

Legislative Session Heads to Adjournment.

April 13, 2026

General Assembly Delivers Wins for Small Businesses

Lawmakers passed bill easing the regulatory and tax burdens on Main Street.

April 13, 2026

Things Are Heating Up… and Employers May be Held Liable

Rhode Island legislation on extreme temperatures may result in added responsibilities for employers.

April 10, 2026

Illinois Considers Requiring Private Businesses to Pay Public Jurors

The legislation would require private employers in Illinois to directly pay individuals performing a public function

April 10, 2026

NFIB Scores a Victory with New York Wetland Regulations!

NFIB joined a coalition of business organizations to file a lawsuit challenging new regulations.

April 8, 2026

New York Small Businesses Win Legal Challenge to Onerous New Wetlands Regulations

NFIB joined a lawsuit in 2025 challenging a harmful, vague wetlands mandate in New York.

April 8, 2026

U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer Discusses Heat Standard Mandates on NFIB’s Podcast

Congressman Messmer joined NFIB’s Small Business Rundown podcast.

April 8, 2026

Small Businesses Oppose Overreaching Federal Heat Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, opposes the implementation of a one-size-fits-all heat standard, as proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2024. The

Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson, MS. Public domain image from Library of Congress.

April 6, 2026

MS Lawmakers Deliver Wins for Small Business, But More Work Remains

This year’s session ended on Sunday, April 5.

April 6, 2026

Vermont Fuel Inventory Lays Groundwork for Energy Taxes

H.740 could also require fuel suppliers to provide customer data to state.

April 6, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, April 6-10

Legislature returns from Spring Break

April 2, 2026

NFIB Challenges Courts in Small Business Cases

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center is involved in several important small business cases, including debit card processing fees, bans on gas-powered equipment, lawsuit abuse, and more.