March 17, 2026
State experts cover minimum wage, unions, and more on NFIB’s Small Business Rundown podcast
What it means: Expectations for future federal small business policies can be determined by proposals in the states. Experts on the Small Business Rundown podcast explore recent state trends, wins, challenges, and how these policies influence federal legislation.
Take Action: Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements have started showing up in some states. Protect small business by urging Congress to repeal BOI reporting!
Regulatory issues like Beneficial Ownership reporting and Workplace Heat Standards have appeared in both federal and state legislation, threatening small business with unworkable one-size-fits-all mandates, fines and penalties. NFIB experts on the Small Business Rundown podcast discuss several of these important state issues, trends, wins, and challenges for small businesses.
NFIB’s state legislative priorities focus on advocating for policies that help small business owners grow and operate their business in all 50 states. NFIB’s State Government Relations team works with members to identify each state’s top issues and advocacy efforts.
Despite several wins for small business over the past year, critical issues like taxes, health care, and regulations continue to hinder business operations and remain top concerns for small business owners across the nation. During the podcast, other key state issues discussed include:
- Beneficial ownership reporting
- Workplace heat standard regulations
- Minimum wage mandates
- Unionization
- Affordable energy
Stay up to date on these important legislative issues and much more by listening to the recent episodes of the Small Business Rundown, as these ongoing issues affect millions of small businesses nationwide.
Take Action: Add your voice on the issues affecting your small business most.
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