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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.

Car radio to illustrate article of state director on the radio.

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.

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.

Small business. Male florist unfocused in flower shop. Floral design studio, making decorations and arrangements. Flowers delivery, creating order

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

March 10, 2026

NFIB Reaction to Governor Sherrill’s Budget Address

“We look to the governor and legislators to make better energy policy decisions in Trenton.”

March 5, 2026

NFIB Thanks Senator Steve Daines for His Leadership, Making Small Business Deduction Permanent

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.

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

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.

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.

State Capitol of Illinois in Springfield.

January 26, 2026

Illinois January Legislative Recap

Illinois legislators didn’t advance any meaningful legislation in January

January 23, 2026

Gov. Ivey Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

The proclamation affects 19 counties across northern Alabama.

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. W

January 22, 2026

New Bill Would Cut Taxes, Paperwork for Small Businesses

The measure concerns everyday items such as desks, chairs and equipment.

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.

January 21, 2026

Revenue Offers Free Webinar on Franchise and Excise Tax Election

The webinar will be held on Jan. 27.

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

January 12, 2026

NFIB Commends Gov. Ivey Ahead of Her Final State of the State Address

Governor Ivey is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term.

January 7, 2026

LISTEN: KY General Assembly Is Underway

Lawmakers returned to Frankfort on Jan. 6.

December 24, 2025

Please Vote Your 2026 State Ballot

Choices you make center NFIB’s lobbying agenda in Salt Lake City

December 23, 2025

NFIB Member Testifies on Concerns Over Parish E-File Systems

The process would increase costs and compliance burdens on small businesses.

December 16, 2025

State to Offer Free Webinar on Records, Statute of LImitations

Topics will include record-keeping for state tax compliance.

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

December 9, 2025

MS Legislature Returns to Jackson on Jan. 6

NFIB will keep its members updated on issues affecting small business.

December 9, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged. An increase in those expecting real sales to be highe

December 1, 2025

Vote Your 2026 NFIB State Member Ballot

NFIB uses votes from small business owners on member ballots to guide state policy positions for the upcoming year and amplify the voice of small business.