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Jan 6, 2026
NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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May 27, 2026
New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
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May 26, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed: Unleash Small Business Growth in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should bolster small business success with crucial tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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May 21, 2026
Small Business Amicus Brief Challenges State Climate Change Lawsuits
NFIB filed an amicus brief in Suncor Energy v. Boulder at SCOTUS concerning whether federal law prevents state-law claims based on greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees
NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.
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Iowa
May 15, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to April’s Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine reacts to below average but stable April Small Business Optimism Report
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Iowa
May 5, 2026
Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine gives a brief breakdown of legislative action taken before the Legislature adjourned on May 3rd
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Iowa
April 16, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to March’s Dip in Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Iowa State Director Logan Shine reacts to March’s Small Business Optimism Report and the decrease in Optimism Index
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Iowa
April 15, 2026
TAX DAY: Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Iowa
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Iowa
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May 20, 2026
Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady
Optimism stabilizes in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report while the Employment Index and small business uncertainty declines.
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May 20, 2026
NFIB on C-SPAN: How Small Businesses are Managing Economic Pressures
A discussion on C-SPAN featuring an NFIB expert covers the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Do Not Need a Mandate to Protect Their Workers
NFIB tells Congress why a newly proposed federal heat standard places unnecessary burden on small businesses.
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NFIB Small Business Rundown podcast cover, Episode 87: 'Credit Card Swipe Fees Have a Nationwide Impact,' featuring Rosemary Elebash and Beth Milito.
May 19, 2026
Podcast Explores Impact of Credit Card Swipe Fees
Experts discuss the impact of credit card swipe fees on businesses and consumers, along with legislation to introduce competition in the credit card marketplace to fight rising costs.
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May 8, 2026
OSHA Heat Safety Rules for Small Businesses and Steps to Protect Your Workers
Whether your employees work inside or out, heat-related illness is a serious risk that can lead to legal and financial consequences for your business. As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up its focus on workplace heat safety, small business owners should take steps to e
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 7, 2026
Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes
Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.
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Election News

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May 27, 2026
Have You Voted Your Primary Election Ballot, Yet?
If not, consider hand-delivering it to the clerk-recorder instead of mailing it
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May 27, 2026
Post-Primary Election Comment
From NFIB Idaho State Director Suzanne Budge
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May 26, 2026
Early Voting is Underway for the June 9 Nevada Primary Election
Elections are a business decision
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May 26, 2026
NFIB Releases Radio & Digital Ads Warning Against State Question 832
State Question 832 is a permanent, uncapped mandate that will crush small businesses and family farms with price hikes and lost jobs.
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