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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 8, 2026
NFIB Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Small Business Priorities in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should further unleash small business success with targeted tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
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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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May 5, 2026
Data Centers are Coming to Ohio – We Want to Hear from You!
Please take our new survey on data centers & energy costs.
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May 1, 2026
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber Joins NFIB’s Leadership Council Meeting
Faber provided a small business update for members.
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Ohio
May 1, 2026
Ohio Secretary of State’s Office to Host Cybersecurity Conference for Small Businesses
Learn more about the event.
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April 28, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Ban the Box Legislation in NFIB Member Ballot
Owners weighed in on several small business issues
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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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May 8, 2026
OSHA Heat Safety Rules for Small Businesses and Steps to Protect Your Workers
Whether your employees work inside or out, heat-related illness is a serious risk that can lead to legal and financial consequences for your business. As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up its focus on workplace heat safety, small business owners should take steps to e
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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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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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