Legislature Adjourns Disorderly 2023 Session
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Post-Session Comment from NFIB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Anthony Smith, NFIB Oregon State Director, anthony.smith@nfib.org
or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, anthony.malandra@nfib.org
SALEM, Ore., June 26, 2023—Following yesterday’s adjournment of the Oregon State Legislature of its tumultuous 2023 session, the sta
New Federal Law Protecting Pregnant Workers Takes Effect June 27
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new federal law that takes effect on June 27, 2023. It requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for employee limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and other pregnancy-associated medical conditions.
2023-2024 Victories from The Alaska State Legislature
NFIB made its opposition to sales tax loud and clear, basing it on a strong member response to a special ballot question. Both the Legislature and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have thus far declined to entertain advancing a sale tax.
Rhode Island 2023 Legislative Session Wraps-Up
The Rhode Island House and Senate ended their official business for 2023 with several pieces of legislation awaiting final approval from Governor McKee. Here is a brief synopsis of legislation that NFIB focused on this session.
The Good:
Several proposals to increase the state minimum wage t