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July 9, 2026

New Report on New York’s Small Business Economy Released

“[S]ignificantly few New York owners reported their small businesses as being in excellent or good health compared to the U.S.”

July 9, 2026

COLUMN: Small Business Owners Should Not Be Blocked From Fixing Others’ Equipment

State Director Jim Brown urges Congress to pass the REPAIR Act.

July 8, 2026

ICYMI: NFIB’s Beth Milito Tells WWL About Efforts to Repeal Mandate That Hurts LA Small Businesses

‘Pointless’ BOI reporting requirements a burden to Main Street businesses.

July 8, 2026

NFIB Urges Mississippians to Shop Local During July 10-12 Sales Tax Holiday

Supporting small businesses helps strengthen the state’s economy.

July 7, 2026

96 Tennessee Legislators Achieve 100% NFIB Voting Records

The NFIB Tennessee Voting Record shows where lawmakers stood on key issues.

July 7, 2026

Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a standard business tool for small employers.

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July 6, 2026

LISTEN: NFIB’s Beth Milito Discusses Efforts to Repeal Invasive Federal Mandate in AL Radio Interview

Main Street continues urging Congress to repeal BOI reporting requirements.

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July 6, 2026

Former State Senator Jim Tracy Passes at 69

Longtime NFIB member was a great friend of small business,

July 2, 2026

NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Rebound

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2026) – NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2

July 1, 2026

Free Tax Webinar for New TN Businesses on July 8

Topics will include tax requirements and small business resources.

June 17, 2026

NFIB Releases New Ads in Texas Urging Rep. Roger Williams to Permanently Repeal Beneficial Ownership Information Mandate

Radio, digital ads urge Rep. Williams and Congress to protect small business owners’ privacy, repeal unconstitutional BOI mandate.

June 15, 2026

Prevailing Wage Requirement on “Custom Fabricated” Building Products Temporarily Delayed

A federal court temporarily blocked a New York law that aimed to extend prevailing wage requirements.

June 10, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Reduced Optimism

Main Street businesses report pulling back on hiring

May 29, 2026

Small Business Owners in Seven Counties May Apply for Disaster Relief

Small business owners affected by the April 20 wildfires in South Georgia can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The assistance is available to businesses in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties. The SBA disas

May 27, 2026

New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 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 for all four reported industries fell fr

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May 19, 2026

Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees

NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.

May 13, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average But Stable

Labor quality was top issue, Employment Index softened

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May 8, 2026

2026 NFIB California Leadership Day a Big Success

Members delivered the small business message to a bipartisan group of lawmakers

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.

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.

May 4, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 4-8

Registered voters can start making their selections for the Jun 2 Primary Election

May 1, 2026

Immigrant Worker Protection Act takes effect June 11

What you need to know to protect your employees and yourself

May 1, 2026

Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to Host Cybersecurity Conference for Small Businesses

Learn more about the event.

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.

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.