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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 7, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Falls Below 2025 Average
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2026) – NFIB’s April Jobs Report shows softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. This is the second consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2, but slightly above
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May 6, 2026
Debit Card Processing Fee Cap Challenged in Small Business Lawsuit
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Linney’s Pizza v. Federal Reserve regarding excessive debit card swipe fees for small businesses.
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May 1, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Protect American Small Businesses from $128 Billion Regulatory Burden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of S. 4419. This legislation would protect over 32 million American small businesses from the invasive and unconsti
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April 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
NFIB-led coalition urges Congress to enact the Heat Workforce Standards Act
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New York
May 4, 2026
New York’s Employment Credit Check Ban Takes Effect April 18th!
Employers cannot consider credit history information.
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New York
April 15, 2026
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in New York
NY is projected to gain 71,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place.
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April 10, 2026
NFIB Scores a Victory with New York Wetland Regulations!
NFIB joined a coalition of business organizations to file a lawsuit challenging new regulations.
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New York
April 8, 2026
New York Small Businesses Win Legal Challenge to Onerous New Wetlands Regulations
NFIB joined a lawsuit in 2025 challenging a harmful, vague wetlands mandate in New York.
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Celebrates the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Being Made Permanent, Supports Increasing it to 23%
Making the Small Business Tax Deduction permanent was a huge win for small businesses and provides tax certainty. Now, NFIB is pushing to expand the tax deduction to provide more tax relief to small businesses.
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May 6, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Pro-Union Workplace Poster Bill
Newly proposed legislation violates the First Amendment and forces small business owners to educate employees on the right to unionize.
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May 5, 2026
Small Businesses Demand Increased Health Care Transparency, Flexibility, and Affordability
NFIB urges Congress to pass legislation increasing transparency, flexibility, and health care access for small businesses.
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May 5, 2026
Give Small Businesses Relief by Suspending the Federal Fuel Tax
An opinion article discusses how energy costs impact small businesses and how Congress can provide relief by suspending the federal fuel tax.
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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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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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Election News

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May 7, 2026
Indiana 2026 Primary Election Results: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Learn more about this week’s primary election.
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May 6, 2026
May 19 Primary Will Take Place As Planned
The ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices.
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May 6, 2026
NFIB Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Oklahomans to Vote No on 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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May 5, 2026
Two Candidates Earn NFIB Georgia PAC Endorsement for Supreme Court
The PAC is comprised of NFIB members.
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