Rhode Island Capitol Update
NFIB asks that you help educate Rhode Island lawmakers on how income tax hikes are also tax increases on small businesses. Please take a moment to use our Action Alert to contact your elected officials.
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).
NY Capitol Update: 2025 Executive Budget Proposal
The state has estimated budget gaps of $6.5 billion in 2027, $9.8 billion in 2028 and $11 billion in 2029 under the Governor’s current spending plan.
TAKE ACTION: Delaware General Assembly Introduces Legislation to Create New Tax Brackets
HB 13 would create two new tax brackets
NFIB-Supported Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Comp Bills Advance
Proposal mandating paid sick leave stalls, measure on synthetic chemicals tabled
Gov. Healey Reintroduces the Tax Hiking “Municipal Empowerment Act”
“Allowing Massachusetts municipal governments to further increase local option taxes would be a step backwards in making the Commonwealth more competitive and affordable.”
Gov. Stein Announces $30 Million Grant Program For Small Businesses Impacted By Helene
Impacted businesses lost $18 billion in revenue because of the hurricane.
State of Minnesota Offers Seminars on State Employment Taxes
Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership hosting in-person seminars on state employment taxes and other employer responsibilities.
Maryland Small Business Owner Pens Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun
Owner John Kelly writes about the importance of the Small Business Deduction.