Illinois Sales Tax Revenues Stabilize in October
Despite this uptrend in October, total FY25 sales tax receipts remain $120 million behind collections through October in FY24.
Small Business Calls on the Legislature to Act on Changes to Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
Now that the election is over, it is time to give certainty to small businesses and their employees. NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher is calling on the Michigan Legislature to make changes to the paid sick leave and minimum wage laws that will take effect in February 2025 due to a Michigan Supreme Court decision in July.
NFIB Releases New TV Ads Urging Lawmakers to Make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent
NFIB announced a new advertising campaign featuring television and digital ads urging Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
Small Business Employment Stable, But Struggles Remain to Fill Vacancies in October
NFIB’s October jobs report found 35% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October, up one point from September’s lowest reading since January 2021. Labor Quality remains a top operating problem at 20%.
Member Op-Eds: The Importance of Stopping the Massive Tax Hike
NFIB members Jeffrey Wakeen in Pennsylvania and Cathy DeMerchant in Maine wrote op-eds explaining the urgent need for Congress to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.
Voters Pass Ballot Question Easing Tax Burden on Small Businesses
Referendum Question A raises the threshold for paying tangible personal property taxes.
Nationwide Events Urge Small Business Deduction Permanence
Small business owners attend roundtables to explain the importance of the 20% Small Business Deduction to lawmakers. Sign NFIB’s petition to take action!
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same in the MA Legislature
Despite twenty-one incumbent state lawmakers retiring, not much has changed in the composition of the Massachusetts House and Senate this election.
Ninety-Three Percent of NFIB Ohio-PAC Endorsed Candidates Won Election to Ohio Legislature
As Ohio small businesses reported historic low optimism and high uncertainty about the future, many issues were on the ballot for small business owners this election cycle.
2024 Election: What We Know in Indiana
Indiana small businesses had a lot at stake this election: a gubernatorial race, a U.S. Senate race, and various seats in the U.S. Congress and Indiana General Assembly. Many pro-small business candidates came out as winners.