Comment on Week’s Big Small-Business News
This week is not even complete, but two newsworthy events happening the same day compelled comment today from the Wyoming state director.
NFIB Co-Signs Letter Asking for Suspension of Laws, Regulations
NFIB California is one of 186 business associations that today submitted a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature.
Colorado Comment on Today’s Historic Drop in Optimism
The hope is gone for many owners. Another round of PPP loans could certainly help, but so too would some certainty of protection from frivolous lawsuits.
Idaho Comment on Today’s Historic Drop in Optimism
Idaho’s insistence on swimming against the tide is putting its citizens in a better position to economically rebound quicker than people in other states.
Montana Comment on Today’s Historic Drop in Optimism
The state director for Montana’s leading small-business association suggested one thing the Legislature could do to help ameliorate the grim news.
COVID-19 Updates: Modified Phase 2 Order Extended
Gov. John Bel Edwards said on Tuesday, Jan. 12, that he has extended his modified Phase 2 order.
Small Business Optimism Drops Below Index Average in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 5.5 points in December to 95.9, falling below the average Index value since 1973 of 98.
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Funds for Agriculture and Farmers
The recent federal COVID-19 recovery law includes significant funding for farmers and the agriculture industry.
Editorial: Inslee Agenda Seeks to Destroy Even More Small Businesses
This week’s announcement of a new, incomplete and unworkable ‘reopening plan’ again demonstrates the governor’s indifference.
NFIB Makes Case Before Joint Idaho Legislative Committee
Idaho ranks against other states in a couple of national measurements, before detailing the five top worries of small-business owners.