Small Business Owners Applaud Governor Abbott’s Commitment to Promoting Greater Economic Opportunity
Tax and regulatory relief among top priorities for Texas small businesses.
New Hampshire Capitol Update
“With over 1,000 bills introduced at the New Hampshire General Court, the action has been brisk over the first month of the legislative session. NFIB New Hampshire is in Concord talking to lawmakers and testifying in committee to protect the right of our members to own, operate, and grow their businesses.”
Vermont Capitol Update
In his budget address and other public comments, Governor Phil Scott called on Vermont lawmakers to roll back expensive and controversial parts of recently enacted climate change laws. Specifically, Scott called for eliminating the ability for special interest groups to file lawsuits under the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).
Take Action: Urge Michigan Senators to Make Crucial Fixes to the Earned Sick Time Act and Tipped Wages
State House passes legislation with common sense.
Share Your Story: How Would an Increase in Minimum Wage Impact Your Business?
Take action and let your legislators know how a minimum wage increase would affect your small business.
TAKE ACTION: Maryland General Assembly Announces Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage
The legislation raises the minimum wage to $20 through a ballot measure.
NFIB-Supported Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Comp Bills Advance
Proposal mandating paid sick leave stalls, measure on synthetic chemicals tabled
Beneficial Ownership: Supreme Court Decision, Congress Introduces Bill to Repeal
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the block of beneficial ownership reporting in NFIB’s lawsuit, but an injunction in another case remains in place. Meanwhile, NFIB led a coalition of 65 trade associations in sending a letter of support for reintroducing a bill to permanently repeal the requirement.
Small Businesses Ask Court to Reject Corporate Transparency Act in Amicus Brief
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case CAI v. Treasury concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
General Assembly Reconvenes, Gets to Work
Much of the focus will be recovery from Hurricane Helene.