A Virginia House Committee has just voted in favor of a bill that would not allow businesses that took Paycheck Protection Program loans to write off loan-related expenses. That is not what the federal government chose to do recently when Congress voted to allow those deductions on federal income ta
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board enacted a Permanent Standard on COVID-19 in workplaces in a 9-4 vote on January 13, 2021.When the Emergency Temporary Standard was passed in July, Virginia became the first state in the nation to promulgate an Emergency Temporary Standard to address C
The Maryland General Assembly convened for its 442nd session last Wednesday and by the conclusion of its first week back, several NFIB priorities were at the forefront.Senate Bill 210, introduced by state Senator Chris West (R – Baltimore County), provides liability protection for small businesses f
With the new year underway, NFIB is focused on policy progress at the state and federal levels of government. NFIB is actively working on dozens of issues, and here’s a look at 7 of our priorities trending in state capitols across the nation.
Small business owners in Illinois overwhelmingly support legislation protecting employers from overzealous trial attorneys seeing to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey of NFIB members throughout the state.
Business and political reporters around the world (literally) know NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends Report to be the gold-standard measurement.
While there will be many issues lawmakers may take up during this year’s regular session, the only issue they’re constitutionally required to address is the state budget.
Pennsylvania state government took a step forward into the new year with the January 19th swearing-in of our three statewide row offices.
State Director Annie Spilman and Legislative Director John McCord hosted a webinar on Jan. 19 to give small business owners advice on how to engage with local lawmakers during this year’s legislative session.
The State of Michigan has allocated $55 million in grants to small businesses hit hardest by forced shutdowns and limited occupancy due to the governor’s coronavirus restrictions.
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