There’s a Lot Riding On This Year’s Session of the General Assembly
Lawmakers will begin work at noon on April 21.
NEW: Small Business Optimism Fell in March Survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well
Wisconsin Legislative Update
Wisconsin Governor Evers vetoes No Tax on Tips and a possible deal is brewing on state’s surplus
Minnesota Legislature Debates New Taxes
NFIB will continue to encourage the Minnesota Legislature to improve tax competitiveness and bolster economic growth
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Lawmaker to Stand Against Lawsuit Abuse and Oppose HB 1210
HB 1210 is overly broad, increasing small business owners’ legal exposure.
Last Call: Register for Small Business Day in Harrisburg!
Spend the day being the voice of small business.
Illinois Legislators Need to Hear from YOU!
Reach out to your legislators today about bills in Illinois that could impact your small business
Lawmakers Set to Conclude 114th General Assembly
Key issues include regulatory reform.
Referendum Seeks to Restore Two Big Federal Tax Deductions
Petitioners seeking to collect 100,000 signatures by mid-May
YOU’RE INVITED: Join Us For Oklahoma Small Business Day on May 6, 2026
Small Business Day will be held in Oklahoma City on May 6, 2026.