California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB not quite ready to say we’ve turned a corner, but encouraged by recent trend
Oregon Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
More owners are reporting stronger sales expectations and improved earnings
Illinois Tax Revenues up in August
After starting off slow in July, FY 26 revenues in Illinois rose in August
Washington Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Largest tax increase in state history taking effect next month
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Improves Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be
Idaho Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
“What the small business economy needs is positive traction”
Utah Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
“What everyone’s looking for in the small business economy is some positive traction”
Nevada Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
“What the small business economy needs most is some long-awaited traction”
California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
Congress is doing all the heavy lifting to bolster the small business economy
Oregon Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
Paying for the governor’s transportation package could mean cutting back on hiring