May 8, 2026
2026 NFIB California Leadership Day a Big Success
Members delivered the small business message to a bipartisan group of lawmakers
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May 6, 2026
Debit Card Processing Fee Cap Challenged in Small Business Lawsuit
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Linney’s Pizza v. Federal Reserve regarding excessive debit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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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 4, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 4-8
Registered voters can start making their selections for the Jun 2 Primary Election
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May 1, 2026
Immigrant Worker Protection Act takes effect June 11
What you need to know to protect your employees and yourself
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May 1, 2026
Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to Host Cybersecurity Conference for Small Businesses
Learn more about the event.
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April 29, 2026
NFIB’s Greg Moreland Named to City & State’s 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100 List
The annual list highlights top influential people.
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Sweeping Unionization Bill in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent letters to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Work
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April 22, 2026
COLUMN: Alabama Takes a Stand for Small Business Fairness
Action on swipe fees still needed at the federal level.
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April 22, 2026
Supreme Court Permits Gamesmanship in Small Business Lawsuits
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Enbridge v. Nessel, which concerns a defendant’s right to remove a case to federal court.
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April 21, 2026
TN Offers Free Webinar on Sales Tax Exemptions
The April 28 session will cover key issues affecting small business owners.
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March 25, 2026
NFIB Hosts Small Business Day in Montgomery
NFIB members from across the state gathered in Montgomery.
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March 25, 2026
NFIB Reaction to Governor Sherrill’s Proposed State Budget
“We look to the governor and legislators to make better energy policy decisions in Trenton.”
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March 16, 2026
Tennessee Session Update for Small Business
Senate and House committees continue to weigh bills that could affect small businesses.
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March 16, 2026
NFIB Begins Airing New Radio Ads Opposing VA Paid Leave Legislation
Proponents seem to think all businesses are alike, but small businesses are different.
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March 12, 2026
Column: Staunton Small Business Owner Warns of Rising Costs, New Mandates from Richmond
Proposed taxes, energy policies, and regulatory changes could make it harder for small businesses to grow and create jobs.
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March 11, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to February’s Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine reacts to February’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in uncertainty
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March 10, 2026
NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased three points from January to 88.
NFIB State Director Julia Hammond said the national numbers reflect conditions here but warned that Vi
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March 5, 2026
NFIB Thanks Senator Steve Daines for His Leadership, Making Small Business Deduction Permanent
NFIB Thanks Senator Steve Daines for His Leadership, Making Small Business Deduction Permanent
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March 3, 2026
‘Short Session’ of NC General Assembly to Begin on April 11
The primary focus of this year’s session will be spending.
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February 25, 2026
New NFIB Survey Shows Rise in Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for
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February 20, 2026
NFIB Partners with GA Insurance Agents to Host Small Business Day
The annual event allows owners to engage with elected officials on critical issues.
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January 28, 2026
Join Us for Small Business Day at the Capitol on Feb. 19
This is a great opportunity to speak out on the issues affecting your small business.
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January 26, 2026
Illinois January Legislative Recap
Illinois legislators didn’t advance any meaningful legislation in January
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January 23, 2026
Gov. Ivey Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
The proclamation affects 19 counties across northern Alabama.
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January 23, 2026
Governore Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
A major winter storm could hit much of the country this weekend. The storm may bring snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerous cold temperatures.
The storm is expected to move from the Plains into the South, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, disrupting travel, power, and business operations.
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January 22, 2026
New Bill Would Cut Taxes, Paperwork for Small Businesses
The measure concerns everyday items such as desks, chairs and equipment.
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January 22, 2026
Is Your Small Business Ready For This Weekend’s Winter Storm?
Forecasters are warning of snow and ice in a band stretching across 33 states.
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January 21, 2026
Revenue Offers Free Webinar on Franchise and Excise Tax Election
The webinar will be held on Jan. 27.
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January 19, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, January 20-23
Welcome to the January 20-23 edition of the Main Street Minute from your small-business-advocacy team in Sacramento. We took yesterday, January 19, off in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?
It ran to 16 pages, but you didn’t have to re
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