https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:12 +0000 In Rhode Island, will the benefits of federal relief overcome the high-tax environment created by state and local government? https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-federal-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent/ 15 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0000 nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-federal-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Taxes2.jpg Rhode Island legislation on extreme temperatures may result in added responsibilities for employers. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/things-are-heating-up-and-employers-may-be-held-liable/ 13 Apr 2026 13:06:30 +0000 things-are-heating-up-and-employers-may-be-held-liable https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fotolia_134818504_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg NFIB Reacts to a Wide Range of Legislation. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-12/ 27 Mar 2026 12:27:19 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-12 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg NFIB gives testimony against legislation allowing striking workers to collect UI benefits. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-11/ 16 Mar 2026 13:48:33 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-11 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg Income Tax Hike Proposal Before House Finance Committee https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-10/ 27 Feb 2026 14:27:17 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-10 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg Some of the bills NFIB has provided testimony on over the past few weeks https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-legislative-update/ 13 Feb 2026 11:51:08 +0000 rhode-island-legislative-update https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg The state's high cost of doing business was the ranking's predominant factor https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-ranked-worst-state-to-start-a-business/ 30 Jan 2026 14:09:15 +0000 rhode-island-ranked-worst-state-to-start-a-business https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg Plan calls for a new 8.99% tax bracket on income over $1 million https://www.nfib.com/news/news/governor-mckee-fy27-budget-includes-a-proposed-tax-hike/ 19 Jan 2026 13:56:24 +0000 governor-mckee-fy27-budget-includes-a-proposed-tax-hike https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg The state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour on January 1, 2026, and will increase again to $17 per hour on January 1, 2027. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-2026-session-begins/ 05 Jan 2026 16:00:29 +0000 rhode-island-2026-session-begins https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg Many aspects of new federal tax law will not be allowed on Rhode Island state taxes. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-decouples-from-federal-tax-changes/ 16 Oct 2025 15:42:21 +0000 rhode-island-decouples-from-federal-tax-changes https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tax-Forms-on-Desk.jpg Lt. governor formed a Rhode Island Succession Planning Task Force to forestall permanent small business closures. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/lt-governor-sabina-matos-focusing-on-ri-business-succession-planning/ 03 Oct 2025 14:40:20 +0000 lt-governor-sabina-matos-focusing-on-ri-business-succession-planning https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shutterstock_1028424046-scaled.jpg The wage rises to $16 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026, then to $17 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-minimum-wage-hike-set-for-january/ 02 Sep 2025 12:07:00 +0000 rhode-island-minimum-wage-hike-set-for-january https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/minimum-wage-worker.jpg Law prohibits employers from holding mandatory worker meetings to explain what unionizing will mean for the business https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-captive-audience-meeting-ban-law-now-in-effect/ 18 Aug 2025 20:44:39 +0000 rhode-island-captive-audience-meeting-ban-law-now-in-effect https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Prove-It-Reintro-Feature-scaled.jpg Rhode Island one of few states to prohibit a teen/training wage to encourage youth jobs during the summer https://www.nfib.com/news/news/minimum-wage-hikes-harms-youth-job-creation/ 01 Aug 2025 13:14:20 +0000 minimum-wage-hikes-harms-youth-job-creation https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/minimum-wage-worker.jpg Ocean State drops near the bottom – 46th place – for worst business climate in the nation https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-state-business-rankings-dont-bode-well-for-rhode-island/ 09 Jul 2025 16:41:28 +0000 new-state-business-rankings-dont-bode-well-for-rhode-island https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.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 Rhode Island Earning Its Worst in the Nation Business Rankings This Session. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-9/ 30 Jun 2025 18:25:00 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-9 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg The House Labor Committee advanced legislation to increase the state minimum wage to $17 per hour over the next 2 years, higher than both Connecticut and Massachusetts. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-8/ 02 Jun 2025 11:52:13 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-8 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NFIB_MembershipPhotos_102-scaled.jpg "If Congress fails to act, millions of small businesses across the country, including right here in Rhode Island, will face a massive tax hike." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-rhode-island/ 22 May 2025 21:36:31 +0000 nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-rhode-island https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SBD-TV-Ads-Feature-scaled.jpg NFIB testified in the House against a 3% surtax on income over $625,000. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/rhode-island-capitol-update-7/ 09 May 2025 11:37:22 +0000 rhode-island-capitol-update-7 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rhode-island-capitol-building.jpg