Minnesota 2025 Legislative Session Update
Now that both bodies of the Minnesota Legislature have been in operation for about a month, here is where things currently stand
NFIB Testifies on Small Business Issues at Ohio Legislature
NFIB Ohio attended several hearings in February to advocate for small businesses
Proposals to Hike Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage by a Third or More
The House and Senate Labor Committees heard testimony on several bills to raise the state minimum wage from the current $15 per hour.
NFIB California Main Street Minute, March 3-7
Conference call held on additional rebuilding resources for victims of the Southern California wildfires
Industry-Specific Small Business Report Shows Increased Optimism in January
The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey. This survey was conducted in Jan. 2025.
UI Update: New System Will Go Live in May
NFIB members are invited to sign up for a test run of the site.
Insurance Reform a Top Priority for Louisiana Small Businesses in 2025
Main Street businesses are struggling with skyrocketing premiums.
Montana Legislature Shifts Into Overdrive
Minimum Wage, Paid Family Leave Bills Fail to Advance
Lawmakers Trying to Skirt Federal Law on Unemployment Benefits
Health care “fig leaf” removed from workers’ compensation bill
NFIB Conference Call on Rebuilding After Wildfires
Guests from the governor’s office and the Los Angeles County BizFed offer expert guidance on where to go for financial and other resources