Rhode Island Capitol Update
The House Labor Committee advanced legislation to increase the state minimum wage to $17 per hour over the next 2 years, higher than both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Maine Capitol Update
With just a few weeks left in the 2025 session, key labor and tax legislation will finally be voted by legislators.
ICYMI: Retail Worker Safety Act Effective June 2, 2025
The NY Dept. of Labor is focusing on education throughout the rest of this year rather than enforcement.
Shredding Regs a Step in the Right Direction, But Let’s Shred UI Debt Too
“If Massachusetts truly means business, lawmakers must add the nearly $5 billion in unemployment insurance debt that business owners are forced to repay into that shredder.”
NFIB Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of Resolution Rescinding California’s Ability to Dictate Nationwide Vehicle Regulations
California’s waiver authority under the Clean Air Act enables the state to impose de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandates that extend beyond its borders.
NFIB To Illinois Senate: “Small Businesses Need Relief, NOT More Red Tape”
NFIB Illinois released a statement about SB 1976 and how it will impact small businesses
NFIB Urges Senate Committee to Vote NO on Small Business Mandates
The bill would create added costs to small businesses already struggling with an uncertain economic outlook.
Small Business WIN: MO Legislature Repeals Prop A!
The Missouri Legislature repealed Prop A as session concludes
Missouri Small Businesses Celebrate Repeal of Prop A Costly Mandates
The Missouri Senate voted to repeal the paid sick leave mandate.
Small Businesses Oppose Nationwide Vehicle Emissions Regulations
NFIB sent a letter to the U.S. House to stop California from dictating nationwide vehicle regulations that will prevent affordable transportation choices and raise costs on small businesses.