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Jan 6, 2026

NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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April 1, 2026

New NFIB Op-Ed: Exploding Health Care Costs Leave Small Businesses in the Dust

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) – In a new op-ed published in The Well News, Tyler Dever, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, describes how Main Street continues to be plagued by the rising cost of health care. He explains how small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult

April 1, 2026

NFIB Urges Court to Uphold Free Speech for Small Business Owners

March 24, 2026

Minnesota Small Businesses Challenge Independent Contractor Statute

NFIB joined a lawsuit challenging the new, 14-factor independent contractor test for small businesses in Minnesota.

March 20, 2026

NFIB Joins Lawsuit Defending EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Emissions Rule

EPA’s elimination of the 2009 Endangerment Finding will reduce energy costs for Main Street

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March 31, 2026

What to Know About Recent Worker Classification Changes

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s blog explores recent worker classification changes that give employers more clarity on joint employer and independent contractor classifications.

March 20, 2026

Update on U.S. Supreme Court Cases Affecting Small Business

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s monthly video update focuses on the Supreme Court and upcoming cases that will affect small businesses.

March 18, 2026

Repeal Beneficial Ownership Reporting to Protect Small Business

NFIB submits a statement for the record urging Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement and destroy previously submitted data to protect the privacy of small businesses.

March 17, 2026

Small Businesses Urge Congress to Pass Affordable Health Care Plan

NFIB sends a legislative health care plan to Congress outlining several policies to lower health care costs and expand affordability for small businesses.

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March 24, 2026

Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts

For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.

March 11, 2026

DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification

Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r

February 27, 2026

Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties

Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance. What is a Wage Garnishment? A wage garnishment is a legal p

February 18, 2026

Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business

What is Bankruptcy Clawback? A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)