NFIB Opposes Small Business Tradeoff in House Bill 274
Small businesses can’t afford higher UC Trust Fund rates
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in Vermont and Nationwide in November
“It’s imperative that Vermont lawmakers focus on making the state more affordable for small businesses and their workers.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in New Hampshire and Nationwide in November
“As New Hampshire lawmakers prepare for next year, it’s imperative they focus on reducing the cost of doing business and helping small businesses find the right workers for open jobs.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged. An increase in those expecting real sales to be highe
Hawaii Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
No laws with additional employment mandates should be imposed
California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Kabateck, California State Director, john@kabstrat.com
or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, anthony.malandra@nfib.org
Nevada Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
“Small business owners should be safe from new political proposals until at least 2027”
Oregon Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
State has two people collecting unemployment benefits for every job opening
Montana Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
Some small business owners are tired of being the only employee
NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Continue Searching for Qualified Applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2025) – NFIB’s November jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November, up 1 point from October and the first increase since June. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 2