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.
Reminder: Ohio Minimum Wage Increased on Jan. 1
The minimum wage increased to $11 per hour
NFIB California Main Street Minute, Dec. 29-Jan. 2
New laws taking effect in 2026
NFIB Praises Hochul for Vetoing LLC Transparency Act, Saving NY Small Businesses from Punitive New Regulation
“NFIB thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for exercising her veto today to protect tens of thousands of New York small businesses from the litany of heavy-handed reporting requirements and fines this legislation sought to impose on Main Street.”
NFIB NH Says NO to 26-Week Paid Leave Mandate
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House have introduced a Paid Leave Mandate proposal that would provide every employee with up to 26 weeks off per year.
NFIB Announces Top Six Legislative Priorities in 2026
Containing costs, preventing further lawsuit abuse, paying off state’s UI debt make the list
VT Consumers Squeezed by California Cars Mandate
Ford restricts sales of new models in Vermont, other states with California Cars Mandate.
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Implement Bipartisan Permitting Reform
The SPEED Act would enact reforms to reduce energy costs for small businesses
Congress Advances Pro-Small Business Energy Bills
Two energy bills that will help bolster domestic energy production have advanced in Congress. Learn more about the impact on small business and take action.
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Battle Goes to New York
The Small Business Rundown podcast explores the latest developments with a bill in New York to require Beneficial Ownership reporting and the impact it could have nationwide.