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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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April 23, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Increase the Small Business Deduction to 23%
The Small Business Tax Cut Act would build on the success of Congress making the Small Business Deduction permanent
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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
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Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit.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
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April 20, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Small Businesses Need Relief from Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2026) In a new op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, urges Congress to help small business owners with rising fuel costs by suspending the federal fuel tax. He cites NFIB research, which shows how inc
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New York
April 15, 2026
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in New York
NY is projected to gain 71,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place.
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New York
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.
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New York
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.
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New York
April 8, 2026
Congressman Nick LaLota Joins Small Business Challenge at Member Business on Long Island
Rep. LaLota helped lead the fight to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 15, 2026
Small Business Optimism Index Falls Below Average
The March Small Business Economic Trends report sees a three-point decline in small business optimism. Following suit, the Employment Index also fell two points.
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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.
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April 14, 2026
Webinar Covers U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision and Impact on Small Business
NFIB’s monthly webinar features legal experts who explore what the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs means for small businesses and how your business may be eligible for money back.
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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.
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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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March 24, 2026
Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts
For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.
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March 11, 2026
DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification
Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
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