https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:12 +0000 The measure eases the financial burden on Main Street businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-louisiana/ 15 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0000 new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-louisiana https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tax-Forms-on-Desk-1-scaled.jpg It's time to reduce or eliminate Louisiana's onerous inventory tax. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/vote-yes-on-constitutional-amendment-4/ 14 Apr 2026 14:22:30 +0000 vote-yes-on-constitutional-amendment-4 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BR2-2.jpg Limits on certain damages would reduce the need higher premiums. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-cap-lawsuit-costs-driving-up-insurance-rates/ 01 Apr 2026 13:34:48 +0000 nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-cap-lawsuit-costs-driving-up-insurance-rates https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7d2dead6-249f-4d35-9b47-a9e995fd751d.jpg Be sure the voice of small business is heard on Election Day. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/voter-registration-deadline-may-16-primary-is-approaching/ 01 Apr 2026 11:56:48 +0000 voter-registration-deadline-may-16-primary-is-approaching https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Vote-here-sign.jpeg The proposed state constitutional amendment would make things easier for small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-la-house-committee-to-support-sales-tax-amendment/ 26 Mar 2026 12:28:28 +0000 nfib-urges-la-house-committee-to-support-sales-tax-amendment https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1e377e4f-627b-4ddc-be21-c95dc8e89521.jpg Leah Long tells Talk 107.3 about the challenges facing Louisiana's small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/listen-nfib-state-director-discusses-legislative-priorities/ 18 Mar 2026 12:06:26 +0000 listen-nfib-state-director-discusses-legislative-priorities https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NFIB_LA_Leah_Long_WIDESCREEN.jpg One-size-fits-all rules would create hardships for small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-opposes-new-workplace-mandates-for-small-retailers/ 16 Mar 2026 13:43:20 +0000 nfib-opposes-new-workplace-mandates-for-small-retailers https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fotolia_144121670_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg The measure calls for a single system to collect sales and use taxes. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-small-business-support-amendment-to-simplify-la-sales-tax-collection/ 11 Mar 2026 19:56:57 +0000 nfib-small-business-support-amendment-to-simplify-la-sales-tax-collection https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2020-08-03-at-9.56.38-AM.png Reducing costs would help Louisiana small businesses grow. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-continue-insurance-legal-reforms/ 10 Mar 2026 15:31:40 +0000 nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-continue-insurance-legal-reforms https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Louisiana-State-Capitol-photo-by-Todd-Pack-scaled.jpg This year's legislative session will begin on March 9. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/tax-relief-workforce-development-top-nfibs-la-legislative-agenda/ 02 Mar 2026 12:38:30 +0000 tax-relief-workforce-development-top-nfibs-la-legislative-agenda https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LA-State-Capitol-scaled.jpg Small business owners learned more about efforts to stop lawsuit abuse in the state. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/save-the-date-small-business-roundtable-on-legal-reform/ 26 Feb 2026 20:17:23 +0000 save-the-date-small-business-roundtable-on-legal-reform https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LA-1-2-scaled.jpg Forecasters are warning of snow and ice in a band stretching across 33 states. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/is-your-small-business-ready-for-this-weekends-winter-storm/ 22 Jan 2026 15:32:22 +0000 is-your-small-business-ready-for-this-weekends-winter-storm https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alaska-State-Capitol-in-the-Winter.jpg Small businesses are urging lawmakers to reduce or eliminate the state income tax. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-response-to-gov-landrys-news-conference-on-fiscal-responsibility/ 15 Jan 2026 21:59:17 +0000 nfib-response-to-gov-landrys-news-conference-on-fiscal-responsibility https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jeff-Landry-Headshot.jpg Worker shortages, supply issues and high taxes are still critical issues. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/la-small-business-owners-more-optimistic-but-challenges-remain/ 14 Jan 2026 16:18:22 +0000 la-small-business-owners-more-optimistic-but-challenges-remain https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NFIB_LA_Leah_Long_WIDESCREEN.jpg Your input helps determine our positions on key issues affecting independent businesses throughout the state. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/your-nfib-member-ballot-is-coming-soon/ 30 Dec 2025 16:38:28 +0000 your-nfib-member-ballot-is-coming-soon https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tax-Deduction-1-scaled.jpg The process would increase costs and compliance burdens on small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-member-to-testify-on-concerns-over-parish-e-file-systems/ 23 Dec 2025 16:29:21 +0000 nfib-member-to-testify-on-concerns-over-parish-e-file-systems https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LA-Capitol-scaled.jpg Report singles out coastal litigation as a cause for concern. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-judicial-hellholes-report-highlights-need-for-additional-reform-in-louisiana/ 09 Dec 2025 17:41:14 +0000 nfib-judicial-hellholes-report-highlights-need-for-additional-reform-in-louisiana https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_52956667_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg It's a chance for Main Street shops and restaurants to attract new customers and turn them into regulars. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/time-is-running-out-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday/ 13 Nov 2025 14:06:31 +0000 time-is-running-out-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Toy-Soldiers-2.jpg State Director Leah Long thanks the leaders for their part in making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/column-johnson-and-scalise-deliver-a-big-win-for-louisianas-small-businesses/ 16 Oct 2025 15:23:26 +0000 column-johnson-and-scalise-deliver-a-big-win-for-louisianas-small-businesses https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0485-2-scaled.jpg The Louisiana state director discussed a broad range of issues on "Mornings with Brian Haldane" https://www.nfib.com/news/news/listen-leah-long-discusses-staffing-and-other-small-business-issues/ 01 Oct 2025 18:05:36 +0000 listen-leah-long-discusses-staffing-and-other-small-business-issues 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