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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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February 5, 2026
Local Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report
New component integrates actual and planned changes in employment
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February 5, 2026
Local Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report
New component on actual and planned changes in employment and compensation
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February 5, 2026
NFIB Urges Arizona State Lawmakers to Align State Tax Code with Department of Revenue’s Forms
With tax filing season underway, small business owners need certainty now
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February 5, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) – NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula
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February 2, 2026
Come Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with NFIB in Albany!
NFIB NY’s 2026 Small Business Day will be held on Tues., March 17
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February 2, 2026
Legislature Announces 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing Schedule
New York State Legislature schedules public hearings to take place Jan. 27 through Feb. 26
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January 20, 2026
NFIB Reaction to New York State Executive Budget Address
NFIB supports Governor Hochul’s initiatives to cut bureaucratic red tape, reform unnecessary and outdated regulations, and lower auto insurance premiums, while…
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January 19, 2026
Overtime Threshold for Farmers Dropped to 52 hours on January 1st
All farmers are eligible for the Farm Worker Overtime Tax Credit
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February 4, 2026
NFIB Files Briefs in Critical Small Business Cases
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed several amicus briefs involving shipping and transportation liability, arbitration agreements, and agency interpretation of statutes.
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February 2, 2026
Small Business Calls on Congress for Joint Employer Protections
NFIB sends a letter to the U.S. House Small Business Committee highlighting harmful legislation to small business and what Congress can do to protect franchise small business owners from overregulation.
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February 2, 2026
Small Businesses Urge Treasury to Destroy Beneficial Ownership Data
NFIB joined more than 100 trade associations to urge Treasury to destroy the unconstitutionally collected data from small businesses through beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
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January 30, 2026
Federal Update on Small Business Priorities
An episode of the Small Business Rundown podcast covers the successes from 2025 and the status of several important federal bills that could have an impact on small business this year.
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January 28, 2026
Form I-9 Compliance and ICE Audits
Federal law mandates that U.S. employers verify their employees’ authorization to work in the United States by completing Form I-9. Due to increased immigration enforcement, workplace Form I-9 audits have increased. This article explores employers’ requirements, common mistakes during the process, a
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January 7, 2026
Federal Employment Law Basics for Small Businesses
Navigating federal employment laws can be complex, but understanding the key regulations and requirements is essential for your small business to avoid complaints, fines, lawsuits, and other headaches. Below, we provide an overview of some major federal employment laws along with practical guidance
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December 1, 2025
WOTUS Relief: Newly Proposed Rule Excludes Many Wetlands and Ditches
A newly proposed rule from the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to give landowners a more predictable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
The definition of WOTUS has long been a point of contention for landowners.
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November 14, 2025
Financing Your Small Business: Understanding Business Loans and Other Financing Strategies
Securing funding to finance your small business can feel overwhelming, but having a basic understanding of your options and available resources will help with choosing a strategy that fits your business needs. Below is an overview of business loan options and other financing opportunities that may b
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Election News
February 4, 2026
Texas Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Crenshaw for Re-Election to Congress
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 4, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Dan Crenshaw for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Texas’ 2nd Congressional District.
“Rep. Crenshaw
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February 3, 2026
Small Businesses Back Governor Greg Abbott for a Fourth Term
“Throughout his time as Governor, Greg Abbott has done an outstanding job to ensure Texas remains the best state in the union to own, operate, and grow a small business.”
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February 3, 2026
TAKE ACTION: How Would a 107% Minimum Wage Increase Over Five Years Impact Your Business?
Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey on how State Question 832 will affect your business
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February 3, 2026
NFIB Texas PAC Endorses Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor
Small business group backs Lt. Gov. Patrick for re-election.
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