Main Street New Mexicans Participate in Small Business Day in Santa Fe
Small business owners gathered in Santa Fe to discuss challenges, opportunities, and policy proposals.
Take Action: Eliminate Harmful Provisions in Prop A
The Missouri Legislature is considering HB 567 to eliminate several harmful provisions in Prop A.
Vermont Capitol Update
The pace of action in Montpelier started to pick up in February, with lawmakers introducing hundreds of new bills and committees starting discussions on some of the major issues facing the state. Governor Phil Scott also continued his push to roll back expensive energy mandates, reform school funding, and (hopefully) rein in property tax increases.
New Hampshire Capitol Update
At the beginning of March, the New Hampshire General Court returned from a weeklong break – set to coincide with Winter Recess in most school districts – and will be busy at work ahead of key deadlines.
Maine Capitol Update
The pace of printing legislation, holding hearings, and scheduling committee work sessions is picking up. Nearly half of the more than 2,000 bills expected this session have been printed.
Proposals to Hike Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage by a Third or More
The House and Senate Labor Committees heard testimony on several bills to raise the state minimum wage from the current $15 per hour.
UI Update: New System Will Go Live in May
NFIB members are invited to sign up for a test run of the site.
Governor Braun’s UI Executive Orders Strengthen Small Business Labor Market
Gov. Braun signed executive orders targeting UI fraud efforts, work-search requirements
Small Business Owners Urge Missouri Senate to Expand Access to Affordable Childcare to Bolster Workforce
HB 269 creates new tax credits for parents, employers, and childcare providers.
NFIB’s Beth Milito Testifies Before Congress on Solutions to Strengthen the Small Business Workforce
Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce.