NFIB: ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report Highlights Need for Additional Reform in Louisiana
Report singles out coastal litigation as a cause for concern.
St. Louis Ranks 6th in Annual ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report
“Hardworking families in St. Louis and across Missouri are paying the price for a legal system that rewards exploitation over fairness.”
Delaware Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
Maryland Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
Vermont Faces 12% Statewide Education Property Tax Hike
New property tax hikes come on top of 29% increase in last four years
NFIB Opposes Small Business Tradeoff in House Bill 274
Small businesses can’t afford higher UC Trust Fund rates
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in Vermont and Nationwide in November
“It’s imperative that Vermont lawmakers focus on making the state more affordable for small businesses and their workers.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in New Hampshire and Nationwide in November
“As New Hampshire lawmakers prepare for next year, it’s imperative they focus on reducing the cost of doing business and helping small businesses find the right workers for open jobs.”
AUDIO: NFIB Discusses the Looming BOI Threat on New York’s Small Businesses
New York lawmakers have doubled down with a state-level requirement to force small businesses to register personally identifiable information with the NY Department of State.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged. An increase in those expecting real sales to be highe