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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 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 11, 2026
New NFIB Legislative Health Care Plan Outlines Solutions to Lower Costs for Small Business
NFIB proposal urges Congress to improve access to affordable and flexible health care options
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March 10, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.
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March 17, 2026
Small Business Day Brings the Concerns of New York’s Main Street Business Owners to the Capitol
NFIB small business owners from across the state gather in Albany to meet with legislators.
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March 13, 2026
We Need Small Business Voices!
Gov. Hochul directed New York State agencies to review their regulations and policies.
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March 6, 2026
NEW NFIB SURVEY: New York Small Business Optimism Dips Below National Average
State-specific data highlights the challenges faced by New York’s Main Street businesses.
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March 2, 2026
NY State Director Ashley Ranslow Submits Testimony for Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Economic Development and Taxes
Reject new or increased taxes on small business
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News Analysis
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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 17, 2026
Small Business Optimism Sees Slight Decline in February
The February Small Business Economic Trends report sees a slight decline in small business optimism while job openings and actual sales changes increased. Learn more about the new data and what it means for small business.
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March 17, 2026
2026 State Legislative Trends Affecting Small Businesses
NFIB experts join the Small Business Rundown podcast to discuss state legislative trends, wins, challenges, and how state policies affect federal legislation.
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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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January 28, 2026
Form I-9 Compliance and ICE Audits
Federal law mandates that U.S. employers verify their employees’ authorization to work in the United States by completing Form I-9. Due to increased immigration enforcement, workplace Form I-9 audits have increased. This article explores employers’ requirements, common mistakes during the process, a
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Election News
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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March 9, 2026
West Virginia Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for Re-Election
West Virginia Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for Re-Election
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March 5, 2026
Ohio Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Jon Husted for Re-Election
Ohio Small Businesses Endorse U.S. Senator Jon Husted for Re-Election.
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March 4, 2026
NFIB Texas PAC-Endorsed Candidates Succeed in Primary Election
Of the 97 pro-small business legislative candidates endorsed by NFIB Texas PAC, 95 won their respective primary races
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