CONCORD, NH (Feb. 13, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy association, issued the following statement by NFIB New Hampshire State Director John Reynolds in response to Governor Kelly Ayotte’s budget address this morning before the state legislature:

“Granite State small business owners applaud Governor Ayotte’s strong commitment to reining in government spending and stopping tax hikes on hardworking families,” said State Director John Reynolds. “Main Street is still facing serious economic headwinds from inflation, higher supply costs, higher labor costs, and the workforce shortage. Raising taxes on small businesses will only make those challenges harder and would undo a decade of progress to make New Hampshire’s tax system more competitive for independent businesses. We trust that lawmakers will follow Governor Ayotte’s lead and preserve the New Hampshire Advantage by rejecting new taxes and mandates, reducing regulations that hinder small business growth, and make our state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

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>>>>> You can read an overview of the proposed budget from the office of Gov. Ayotte HERE.