Jul 3, 2025
NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill
NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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January 26, 2026
NFIB Comment on Governor Mills’ Final State of the State Address
Maine’s small business owners hope that however Gov. Mills proposes to deal with budget pressures, she will not support tax increases on small business earnings
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December 12, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Labor Costs: Minimum wage hourly rates increase on January 1st
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November 25, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Learn more about paid family leave tax compliance, expected 2026 legislation, and more
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November 11, 2025
NFIB’s October Jobs Report: Job Openings Slowing but Remain Solid in Maine and Nationwide
“As we approach the busy holiday season, Main Street owners are hopeful that hiring challenges will ease and the labor market will strengthen in Maine.”
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October 17, 2025
Maine Capitol Update: Taxes
Federal Tax Conformity Debate and the Property Tax Relief Task Force
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September 19, 2025
Steeper Health Insurance Rates for Maine in 2026
Rates next year will increase 23.9% on average in the individual market.
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September 11, 2025
Small Business Reacts to Maine’s New Minimum Wage Hike and Overtime Threshold
Maine’s minimum wage will rise from $14.65 in 2025 to $15.10 on January 1, 2026.
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September 2, 2025
Tell Us How Maine’s PFML Law Is Working
We need Maine small business owners to take a brief online survey.
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August 4, 2025
In Maine, Steep Health Insurance Rate Hikes Possible
The small group average increase could be as high as 18.9%.
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July 9, 2025
In Maine and Nationwide, Small Business Optimism Remains Steady in June
“The national survey reflects what we’re hearing from our members here in Maine.”
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July 3, 2025
NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill
NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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June 30, 2025
NFIB Maine Member Shad Hall Joins the Latest “Small Business Rundown” Podcast
Member activist Hall attended NFIB’s annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In to advocate for the Federal Small Business Deduction.
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June 2, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
With just a few weeks left in the 2025 session, key labor and tax legislation will finally be voted by legislators.
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May 22, 2025
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Maine
“If Congress fails to act, millions of small businesses across the country—including right here in Maine—will face a massive tax hike.”
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May 12, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
House Labor Committee Majority Rejects Pro-Employer PFML Changes
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April 28, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Legislation is still being printed as lawmakers make up for a slow start in January and February with now scheduling dozens of bills for hearings and work sess…
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April 15, 2025
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, Consequences of Potential Small Business Tax Hike in Maine
Maine is projected to gain 6,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the federal deduction remains in place, including an annual GDP increase.
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March 31, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Legislators and their supporters are once again seeking to raise taxes through higher rates on upper-income families, local option sales taxes, and a higher re…
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March 17, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Advocates for restoring higher income taxes are proposing legislation that is a variation of a 2016 referendum proposal. LD 1089 would impose a 4% surtax in ta…
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March 7, 2025
NFIB Health Care Policy Paper Urges Lawmakers to Enact Relief for Main Street
Governor Janet Mills in 2020 sought improvement through merging the individual and small group markets, but it’s not clear whether legislators are mindful of t…
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March 3, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
The pace of printing legislation, holding hearings, and scheduling committee work sessions is picking up. Nearly half of the more than 2,000 bills expected thi…
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February 18, 2025
Maine Capitol Update
Legislative action in Augusta: Pass-through Entity Tax Option, Tax Credit Sought, and other State House items.
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February 4, 2025
New England Energy Rates & Your Small Business
This exclusive event gave NFIB members the chance to ask questions and get answers about the future of our energy system.
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