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.
NFIB Thanks Perdue, Loeffler for Supporting Small Business
NFIB released a statement following Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff election.
Massachusetts Pause to Continue for 2 weeks, MGCC Grant Money Still Available
Governor Charlie Baker announced the state “pause” reducing capacity to 25% for most industries and businesses.
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.