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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 21, 2026
Small Business Amicus Brief Challenges State Climate Change Lawsuits
NFIB filed an amicus brief in Suncor Energy v. Boulder at SCOTUS concerning whether federal law prevents state-law claims based on greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees
NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.
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May 19, 2026
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
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May 14, 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Protect Shipping Industry
NFIB is discouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, which expands the liability of freight brokers.
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New York
May 18, 2026
WATCH New York State Director Ashley Ranslow’s Brief Video Update on the Legislative Action in Albany
A final state budget agreement and key policy details hang in the balance.
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New York
May 14, 2026
NY Assembly and Senate are Moving Bills that Would Drastically Increase Short-Term Disability Benefits
Take Action: Can you afford a 600% increase?
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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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May 20, 2026
Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady
Optimism stabilizes in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report while the Employment Index and small business uncertainty declines.
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May 20, 2026
NFIB on C-SPAN: How Small Businesses are Managing Economic Pressures
A discussion on C-SPAN featuring an NFIB expert covers the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street.
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May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Do Not Need a Mandate to Protect Their Workers
NFIB tells Congress why a newly proposed federal heat standard places unnecessary burden on small businesses.
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NFIB Small Business Rundown podcast cover, Episode 87: 'Credit Card Swipe Fees Have a Nationwide Impact,' featuring Rosemary Elebash and Beth Milito.
May 19, 2026
Podcast Explores Impact of Credit Card Swipe Fees
Experts discuss the impact of credit card swipe fees on businesses and consumers, along with legislation to introduce competition in the credit card marketplace to fight rising costs.
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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 21, 2026
New Op-ed: If You Care About Affordability, Oppose State Question 832
“If Oklahomans vote to massively raise the minimum wage on June 16th, they’ll actually push affordability even further out of reach.”
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May 11, 2026
NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 11-15
Ballot initiative update. Successful Leadership Day highlights busy week
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May 7, 2026
Indiana 2026 Primary Election Results: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Learn more about the recent 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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