NFIB Washington Legislative Update | Week 2
The Legislature’s experiment with remote testimony is angering members of the public not used to the rough and tumble of the committee hearing process. While legitimate technical issues continue to arise periodically, the unceremonious muting of individuals testifying on contentious issues may cause
COVID-19 Recovery Laws Explained and What PPP Reopening Means for One Small Business
The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened, allowing struggling small business owners to access much-needed federal loans once again.
NFIB Colorado Making News
Business and political reporters around the world (literally) know NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends Report to be the gold-standard measurement.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Lawmakers to Focus on State Budget
While there will be many issues lawmakers may take up during this year’s regular session, the only issue they’re constitutionally required to address is the state budget.
Small Business Grant Applications Close Friday January 22
The State of Michigan has allocated $55 million in grants to small businesses hit hardest by forced shutdowns and limited occupancy due to the governor’s coronavirus restrictions.
Alaska Small Business Releases Top 2021 Legislative Priorities
The National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, released its top legislative priorities.Here’s NFIB’s top issues for the 2021 Alaska legislative session:“Here’s the situation in Juneau: on the first day of session, the House has yet to organized and until they do, the legislature will be u
Bill to Move Entire State to Phase 2 Gets First Hearing Tomorrow
Is Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery becoming a Roadmap to Ruin? Proponents of Senate Bill 5114 will make the case for the latter, tomorrow, January 20, when their measure gets its first hearing before the Senate State Government & Elections Committee, which starts its business at 8 a.m.
Missouri Small Businesses Owners Need COVID Liability Protection
Brad Jones, recently penned an Opinion in The Missouri Times on the importance of passing liability reform this year here in Missouri.
NFIB Washington Legislative Update | Week 1
State Director Patrick Connor reports from Olympia on the small-business agenda for the legislative week ending January 15.