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.
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.
A substantial portion of the legislative session will be focused on budgetary matters.
The Billionaire Tax and small business
Learn more about the changes to the standard and itemized deductions
New laws taking effect in 2026
NFIB’s December webinar provides an update on the major legal and tax changes in 2026, including the Small Business Deduction, No Tax on Tips, Beneficial Ownership updates, and more.
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.
Containing costs, preventing further lawsuit abuse, paying off state’s UI debt make the list
The provision is estimated to save Illinois businesses $500 million a year
Tax split bills are essentially a means to subvert the state’s Prop 2 1/2 property tax law.
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