NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Recedes in February
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7. The Uncertainty Index rose four points to 104.
New NFIB Health Care Policy Paper Urges Lawmakers to Enact Relief for Main Street
“The first step that New Hampshire lawmakers can take is to stop making the problem worse by adding new mandates and regulations that drive up the cost of coverage.”
New Leadership Members Announced by State Small Business Group
Entrepreneurs from Riverside, San Diego counties taking over as vice chair, PAC chair
NFIB Illinois Opposes Adoption of Vehicle Emissions Standards
Illinois Small Businesses Oppose the Adoption of California Vehicle Emissions Standards
NFIB California Main Street Minute, March 10-14
Circle March 20 on your calendar for special webinar on new laws affecting small businesses
NFIB Congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Confirmation as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor
NFIB issued the following statement on today’s confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next Secretary of Labor.
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Creation Weakens in February
“Our small business members are concerned about the proposals being considered in Albany that will ultimately exacerbate their hiring difficulties. This report underscores the need for lawmakers to take action to improve New York’s affordability and competitiveness, not worsen it.”
Hawaii Legislature at 2025 Mid-Session
NFIB State Director Michael Iosua reports from the State Capitol
NFIB Testifies for Bill Correcting UI Tax Trap
Busy week of lobbying included committee appearances against measures promoting more lawsuits
Bill Giving Striking Workers UI Benefits Passes Senate
State Director Patrick Connor reports from Olympia on the March 8 end of Week 8 of the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature