NFIB Montana Testifies in Favor of Liability Protection Bill
Gov. Greg Gianforte asked for it, NFIB members voted for it, and now the Montana State Legislature is looking to approve it
Legislature Begins its Work, Capitol Open for Business
State Director Ronda Wiggers reports from Helena on the small-business agenda for the legislative week ending January 8.
NFIB Statement on Nomination of Isabel Guzman as Small Business Administrator
We welcome Isabel Guzman, the nominee to lead the SBA, as she knows the needs of small businesses well.
PPP Reopens January 11 for First-time Borrowers at CDFIs
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen Monday, January 11, 2021, for first-time borrowers at community financial institutions (CDFIs).
Nebraska Legislature Begins New, Two-Year Session
State Director Bob Hallstrom reports from Lincoln on the legislative and political week ending January 8.
Governor Wants to Set Aside $123 Million in COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses
NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer applauded Gov. Henry McMaster’s plan to set aside an additional $123 million for grants to help South Carolina small businesses.
Eliminating MS Sales Tax Would Encourage Job Growth
“Reducing the tax burden on small business owners would make it easier for them to reinvest in their businesses and hire more people,” Starns said.
Comment on Release of Gov. Newsom’s Budget Today
From John Kabateck, California state director for NFIB, on today’s release of Gov. Newsom’s proposed state budget.
Small Business Urges Legislature to End Inslee Lockdown
Gov. Inslee’s new ‘Roadmap’ leads neither to re-opening nor recovery, but to an economic cliff.
Small Business Job Growth Continues in December
Small business job growth continued in December, but the gains remain uneven as certain sectors of the economy are slowing due to state-mandated closures.