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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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March 24, 2026
Minnesota Small Businesses Challenge Independent Contractor Statute
NFIB joined a lawsuit challenging the new, 14-factor independent contractor test for small businesses in Minnesota.
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March 20, 2026
NFIB Joins Lawsuit Defending EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Emissions Rule
EPA’s elimination of the 2009 Endangerment Finding will reduce energy costs for Main Street
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March 17, 2026
NFIB Urges Congress to Make $128 Billion Cost-Saving Regulatory Exemption Permanent
Repealing Beneficial Ownership Information mandate will protect privacy and reduce regulatory costs for small business
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March 11, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Discusses Small Business Optimism on NYSE Live
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2026) – NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Kristen Scholer on NYSE Live to discuss February’s Small Business Optimism Index and the issues currently impacting Main Street.
Wade analyzes NFIB’s February SBET survey, explaining why optimism ticked
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March 17, 2026
Session Ends With Victories, Challenges for Small Businesses
NFIB helped quash new taxes on services, repeal of right-to-work.
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March 16, 2026
NFIB Begins Airing New Radio Ads Opposing VA Paid Leave Legislation
Proponents seem to think all businesses are alike, but small businesses are different.
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March 12, 2026
Column: Staunton Small Business Owner Warns of Rising Costs, New Mandates from Richmond
Proposed taxes, energy policies, and regulatory changes could make it harder for small businesses to grow and create jobs.
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March 10, 2026
NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreas…
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March 20, 2026
Update on U.S. Supreme Court Cases Affecting Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s monthly video update focuses on the Supreme Court and upcoming cases that will affect small businesses.
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March 18, 2026
Repeal Beneficial Ownership Reporting to Protect Small Business
NFIB submits a statement for the record urging Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement and destroy previously submitted data to protect the privacy of small businesses.
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March 17, 2026
Small Businesses Urge Congress to Pass Affordable Health Care Plan
NFIB sends a legislative health care plan to Congress outlining several policies to lower health care costs and expand affordability for small businesses.
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March 17, 2026
Wage Garnishment: Tips to Ensure Compliance
Learn about wage garnishments, legal responsibilities, and avoiding penalties with the NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s recent blog.
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March 24, 2026
Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts
For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.
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March 11, 2026
DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification
Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
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February 27, 2026
Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties
Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance.
What is a Wage Garnishment?
A wage garnishment is a legal p
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February 18, 2026
Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business
What is Bankruptcy Clawback?
A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)
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Election News
March 26, 2026
North Carolina Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Edwards for Re-Election to Congress
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 26, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Chuck Edwards for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
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March 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Small Businesses Announce Primary Endorsements
NFIB’s Pennsylvania PAC endorsed 9 candidates ahead of the primary.
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March 24, 2026
Ohio’s Small Businesses Announce Primary Endorsements
NFIB’s Ohio PAC endorsed 7 candidates for the General Assembly.
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March 16, 2026
Ohio PAC Board Begins Candidate Interviews for 2026 Election Cycle
Board members spoke with several candidates running for office.
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