COVID-19 Recovery Laws Explained and What PPP Reopening Means for One Small Business
The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened, allowing struggling small business owners to access much-needed federal loans once again.
Final Pinnacol/NFIB Workers’ Compensation Webinar, January 26
Questions About the Next Round of PPP loans?
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Bill Would Deny State Tax Deductions for PPP loan Expenses
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
Virginia Passes Permanent Standard on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations
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
NFIB Priorities Take Center Stage as Maryland’s 2021 Session Begins
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
Seven State Government Policy Priorities and Trends Across the Country
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.
NFIB IL Member Ballot Shows Support for COVID-19 Liability Protection, PPP Tax Relief
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.
Small Business Grant Applications Close Friday January 22
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.