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Jan 6, 2026
NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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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.
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May 19, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
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May 14, 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Protect Shipping Industry
NFIB is discouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, which expands the liability of freight brokers.
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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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California
May 18, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 18-22
Anxiously awaited May state budget revise unveiled. Next up, passage by June 15
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Table titled 'Small Business Optimsim Index Components', April 2026, showing three columns: Index Component, Seasonally Adjusted Level, and Change from Last Month. Rows list components like Plans to Increase Employment (net) 13% (+1), Plans to Make Capital Investments 17% (+1), Plans to Increase Inventories (net) -2% (+3), Expect Economy to Improve (net) 4% (-7), Expect Real Sales Higher (net) 3% (-4), Current Inventory-too low (net) -2% (+3), Current Job Openings 34% (+2), Expected Credit Conditions (net) -4% (+1), Good Time to Expand 7% (-4), Earnings Trends (net) -19% (+6). Footer shows the NFIB logo and URL NFIB.com/SBET.
California
May 12, 2026
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
The state has erected some barriers to Main Street solvency that other states have not
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California
May 11, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 11-15
Ballot initiative update. Successful Leadership Day highlights busy week
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California
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 20, 2026
Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady
Optimism stabilizes in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report while the Employment Index and small business uncertainty declines.
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May 20, 2026
NFIB on C-SPAN: How Small Businesses are Managing Economic Pressures
A discussion on C-SPAN featuring an NFIB expert covers the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Do Not Need a Mandate to Protect Their Workers
NFIB tells Congress why a newly proposed federal heat standard places unnecessary burden on small businesses.
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NFIB Small Business Rundown podcast cover, Episode 87: 'Credit Card Swipe Fees Have a Nationwide Impact,' featuring Rosemary Elebash and Beth Milito.
May 19, 2026
Podcast Explores Impact of Credit Card Swipe Fees
Experts discuss the impact of credit card swipe fees on businesses and consumers, along with legislation to introduce competition in the credit card marketplace to fight rising costs.
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May 8, 2026
OSHA Heat Safety Rules for Small Businesses and Steps to Protect Your Workers
Whether your employees work inside or out, heat-related illness is a serious risk that can lead to legal and financial consequences for your business. As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up its focus on workplace heat safety, small business owners should take steps to e
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 7, 2026
Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes
Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.
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Election News

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May 11, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 11-15
Ballot initiative update. Successful Leadership Day highlights busy week
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May 7, 2026
Indiana 2026 Primary Election Results: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Learn more about this week’s primary election.
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May 6, 2026
May 19 Primary Will Take Place As Planned
The ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices.
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Oklahomans to Vote No on State Question 832
State Question 832 is a permanent, uncapped mandate that will crush small businesses and family farms with price hikes and lost jobs.
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