Connecticut Capitol Update
The state minimum wage rose to $16.94 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026
Small Business Calls on U.S. House to Advance REPAIR Act
NFIB urges Congress to allow small businesses access to vehicle information to keep repairs more affordable.
NFIB Joins Coalition Urging Treasury to Issue Final BOI Rule, Destroy Previously Collected Data
More than 32 million small businesses deserve permanent relief from BOI requirements
NEW: Updated 2026-2027 Texas Business Licenses & Permits Guide Now Available
The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance and the Business Permit Office announced an updated resource to guide Texas entrepreneurs toward the appropriate permitting needs.
WATCH: What to Expect from the New Mexico Legislature in 2026
Increasing transparency within the legal system, legislative, and rulemaking processes among the top priorities for small business owners in New Mexico
NFIB Urges New Hampshire Lawmakers to Reject a Massive New Small Business Payroll Tax and Labor Mandate
House Bill 1761 would create a state-run paid leave program
NFIB Reaction to New York State Executive Budget Address
NFIB supports Governor Hochul’s initiatives to cut bureaucratic red tape, reform unnecessary and outdated regulations, and lower auto insurance premiums, while also rejecting tax increases
Washington Legislature Opens 2026 Session
NFIB State Director Patrick Connor reports from Olympia
NFIB Member Ballots Available to Vote Now
All state ballots are available now for NFIB members to vote on policy positions for 2026. Cast your vote to protect the rights of small business.
NFIB Joins Lawmakers, Business Groups Urging Passage of Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
The measure would step up review of regulations that affect Main Street businesses.