Rhode Island Ranked Worst State to Start a Business
The state’s high cost of doing business was the ranking’s predominant factor
Governor Healey Proposes Her FY27 Budget
Healey’s Mass. budget increases spending by 3.8% over her FY26 budget
Job-Tax Legislation Assigned to Illinois Senate Committee
Proposal would hurt Illinois small businesses, reduce employee take-home pay
Oklahoma Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
NFIB Oklahoma calls on the Legislature to prioritize reforms that reduce cost pressures on small business owners.
NFIB: Governor’s State of the State Highlights Pro-Small Business Priorities
Topics included tax relief, infrastructure, workforce development and judicial reform.
NFIB Praises House for Taking Serious Look at Tax Relief
Our members want to ensure lawmakers don’t shift more taxes onto the backs of small businesses.
READ: Governor Talks Affordability, But Can’t Walk the Walk
Conflicting tax guidance from the Governor adds to small business owners’ uncertainty.
Had Enough of Vermont’s Property Tax Hikes?
Take Action to Stop More Massive Tax Hikes on VT Small Businesses
NFIB Comment on Governor Mills’ Final State of the State Address
Maine’s small business owners hope that however Gov. Mills proposes to deal with budget pressures, she will not support tax increases on small business earnings
No Small Business Relief in Millionaire Tax Bill
Lawmakers also considering unionizing small businesses through card check