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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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April 2, 2026

NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Pulls Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2026) – NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100. In March, 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small bu

April 1, 2026

New NFIB Op-Ed: Exploding Health Care Costs Leave Small Businesses in the Dust

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) – In a new op-ed published in The Well News, Tyler Dever, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, describes how Main Street continues to be plagued by the rising cost of health care. He explains how small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult

April 1, 2026

NFIB Urges Court to Uphold Free Speech for Small Business Owners

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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April 2, 2026

Podcast Explores Legislation to Fight Rising Health Care Costs

A small business owner and U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne discuss the impact of rising health care costs and legislation that can help limit soaring costs.

April 2, 2026

Small Businesses Support Competition in Health Care Market

NFIB sent letters to Congress in support of the COMPETE Act, a bill that allows consumers to enroll in flexible health insurance plans for longer time periods and creates competition in the health care marketplace.

April 2, 2026

NFIB Challenges Courts in Small Business Cases

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center is involved in several important small business cases, including debit card processing fees, bans on gas-powered equipment, lawsuit abuse, and more.

April 1, 2026

Inflation, Sales, and Energy Trends Impacting the Economy

The NFIB Research Center blog provides updates on key issues facing small businesses. Learn more about the economic outlook from what the data shows.

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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.

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

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

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)