Rhode Island 2026 Session Begins
The state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour on January 1, 2026, and will increase again to $17 per hour on January 1, 2027.
Massachusetts Legislature to Reconvene This Week
A substantial portion of the legislative session will be focused on budgetary matters.
NFIB Key Votes Legislation to Address Health Care Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses
H.R. 6703 would expand affordable health care options for small employers and their workforce
U.S. Senate Testimony on Health Care Affordability
Small business owner and NFIB member Marcie Strouse testified before the U.S. Senate about affordable health care options for small businesses. Join Marcie and take action to amplify her voice.
TAKE ACTION: Want better small business health coverage options in NH?
Tell your lawmakers: Help make health coverage more affordable for my small business!
ICYMI: Iowa Small Business Owner Testifies Before U.S. Senate HELP Committee
NFIB Iowa Member Marcie Strouse urged Congress to improve the health insurance landscape for small employers and their workforce
ICYMI: Iowa Small Business Owner Testifies Before U.S. Senate HELP Committee
NFIB Member Marcie Strouse urged Congress to improve the health insurance landscape for small employers and their workforce
Small Business Calls on Congress for Affordable Health Care Options
NFIB submits testimony for the record to the U.S. Senate outlining action Congress can take to make health coverage more affordable.
REGISTER: NFIB NH-VT Webinar on Small Business Healthcare Options
On December 12, join NFIB for a webinar on emerging healthcare options for small business owners.
ICYMI: NFIB VT Talks Healthcare, Taxes on WDEV Vermont Viewpoint
On Tuesday, November 19, NFIB Vermont State Director John Reynolds appeared on WDEV’s Vermont Viewpoint with Ross Connolly.
The appearance begins at 48:50: WDEV Vermont Viewpoint 11-19-2025.
Reynolds and Connolly discussed the state of small business in Vermont, healthcare, taxes, energy costs