https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:12 +0000 The measure relieves the financial pressure on Main Street businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-mississippi/ 15 Apr 2026 12:34:25 +0000 new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-mississippi https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tax-Forms-on-Desk-1-scaled.jpg This year's session ended on Sunday, April 5. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/ms-lawmakers-deliver-wins-for-small-business-but-more-work-remains/ 06 Apr 2026 18:17:54 +0000 ms-lawmakers-deliver-wins-for-small-business-but-more-work-remains https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mississippi-State-Capitol-Jackson-MS.-Public-domain-image-from-Library-of-Congress.jpg The measure would have helped small AG businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-quick-action-on-ms-farm-forestry-tax-relief-bill/ 31 Mar 2026 14:44:19 +0000 nfib-urges-quick-action-on-ms-farm-forestry-tax-relief-bill https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_123119359-scaled-1.jpg Small business owners say labor is one of their greatest challenges. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-strengthen-mississippis-workforce-pipeline/ 12 Feb 2026 13:42:57 +0000 nfib-urges-lawmakers-to-strengthen-mississippis-workforce-pipeline https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/help-wanted-sign-scaled-1.jpeg The measure would ease the financial burden on Mississippi's agricultural industry. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/s-2272-would-cut-costs-for-ms-farm-and-forestry-small-businesses/ 28 Jan 2026 15:21:52 +0000 s-2272-would-cut-costs-for-ms-farm-and-forestry-small-businesses https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/farming-1.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 Economic injury loans can help cover payroll, fixed debts, and other expenses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-small-businesses-affected-by-drought/ 20 Jan 2026 16:41:21 +0000 sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-small-businesses-affected-by-drought https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1280_ik5mwYNW784-25.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 NFIB will keep its members updated on issues affecting small business. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/ms-legislature-returns-to-jackson-on-jan-6/ 09 Dec 2025 18:19:25 +0000 ms-legislature-returns-to-jackson-on-jan-6 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mississippi-State-Capitol-Jackson-MS.-Public-domain-image-from-Library-of-Congress.jpg NFIB State Director Leah Long was a guest today on "Middays with Gerard Gibert" on SuperTalk Mississippi. She talked about the October https://www.nfib.com/news/news/watch-nfib-ms-director-discusses-small-business-optimism-2/ 20 Nov 2025 19:46:11 +0000 watch-nfib-ms-director-discusses-small-business-optimism-2 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-20-at-13357-PM.png 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 The Voting Record looks at seven key votes on issues important to small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/114-ms-lawmakers-achieve-100-nfib-voting-records/ 23 Sep 2025 12:45:33 +0000 114-ms-lawmakers-achieve-100-nfib-voting-records https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mississippi-State-Capitol-Jackson-MS.-Public-domain-image-from-Library-of-Congress.jpg NFIB State Director Leah Long tells SuperTalk Mississippi that the 20% Small Business Deduction was 'a huge deal' for Main Street.   https://www.nfib.com/news/news/listen-small-business-optimism-improves-on-key-vote/ 03 Sep 2025 12:46:07 +0000 listen-small-business-optimism-improves-on-key-vote https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-73551-AM.png Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this summer. Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. There’s a 60% chance of an above-normal season with 13 to 19 named storms. Out of those, six to 10 could become hurricanes https://www.nfib.com/news/news/theres-still-time-to-prepare-your-small-business-for-peak-hurricane-season/ 15 Aug 2025 14:00:07 +0000 theres-still-time-to-prepare-your-small-business-for-peak-hurricane-season https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mick-haupt-XTZHvQ9MUKI-unsplash-scaled.jpg This year's tax-free weekend begins Friday, July 11-13, and covers purchases of clothing, footwear, and school supplies. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-mississippi-sales-tax-holiday-could-be-a-boon-to-main-street-businesses/ 08 Jul 2025 19:47:57 +0000 nfib-mississippi-sales-tax-holiday-could-be-a-boon-to-main-street-businesses https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/shopping-mall-522619_1280.jpg NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill/ 03 Jul 2025 18:37:26 +0000 nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_5722851_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg The event gave small business owners a chance to engage directly with elected leaders. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/ms-small-business-owners-visit-with-lawmakers-at-d-c-fly-in/ 24 Jun 2025 19:09:58 +0000 ms-small-business-owners-visit-with-lawmakers-at-d-c-fly-in https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MS-Fly-In-2025.jpg https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-launches-mississippi-ad-campaign-to-repeal-unconstitutional-small-business-reporting-rule/ 18 Jun 2025 14:46:09 +0000 nfib-launches-mississippi-ad-campaign-to-repeal-unconstitutional-small-business-reporting-rule https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NFIB_MembershipPhotos_124-scaled.jpg The Mississippi state director spoke with SuperTalk about why Congress needs to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/watch-leah-long-discusses-small-business-challenges-in-mississippi/ 02 Jun 2025 13:07:56 +0000 watch-leah-long-discusses-small-business-challenges-in-mississippi https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MS-SuperTalk-Leah-Long.png The deduction is set to expire by the end of the year. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-mississippi/ 22 May 2025 14:31:41 +0000 nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-mississippi https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0485-2-scaled.jpg