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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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July 29, 2026
AUDIO: NFIB’s Beth Milito Calls On Congress to Repeal Invasive Small Business Mandate on “Issues Today” Radio
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2026) – Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center, joined “Issues Today” with Bob Gourley to inform listeners on how U.S. small business owners remain at risk unless Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is fully re
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July 24, 2026
NFIB’s Josh McLeod in Washington Examiner: Congress Needs to Repeal Invasive Beneficial Ownership Reporting Mandate
NFIB’s Josh McLeod in Washington Examiner: Congress Needs to Repeal Invasive Beneficial Ownership Reporting Mandate Small businesses urge lawmakers to secure regulatory relief WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod penned a new op-ed in Was
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July 23, 2026
AUDIO: Small Business Rundown Highlights Why BOI Remains a Major Threat to Small Businesses
Podcast episode features NFIB Member Nancy Marr, U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, and NFIB’s Josh McLeod explaining what to know about Beneficial Ownership reporting
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July 22, 2026
NFIB Urges U.S. Senate Committee to Reject Significant Changes to Healthcare Legislation That Would Harm Small Businesses
New provisions would add invasive mandate and increase healthcare costs for small employers
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New York
July 13, 2026
IMPORTANT! Department of Taxation and Finance Issues Notice on “Decoupling” Penalty and Interest Exemption
Guidance provides instructions on how to handle a bill for interest and penalties arising from the delayed decoupling.
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New York
July 9, 2026
New Report on New York’s Small Business Economy Released
“[S]ignificantly few New York owners reported their small businesses as being in excellent or good health compared to the U.S.”
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New York
June 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Equipment Credit Launched for 2026!
The credit aims to support small businesses that purchase personal protective equipment (PPE).
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New York
June 29, 2026
Attention! New York Legislation Expanding Employee Access to Personnel Files Could Soon Become Law
Employers would be required to notify employees within ten days if any “negative information” is added to their records.
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July 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Healthcare Flexibility
NFIB sent a letter to Congress in support of new healthcare legislation to expand Health Savings Accounts and give small businesses the flexibility and affordable options needed to offer healthcare plans for employees.
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July 29, 2026
Antitrust Settlement a Win for Right to Repair
A recent antitrust settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and John Deere sets a precedent for Congress to pass the REPAIR Act and give small businesses equal access to information for repairing tools and equipment.
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July 27, 2026
Podcast: State Tax Hikes on the Ballot This Year
Experts on the Small Business Rundown discuss proposed state tax increases and the impact higher taxes would have on small businesses across the nation.
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July 23, 2026
Small Business Optimism on the Rise in June
Small business optimism in the June Small Business Economic Trends report increased, while the Employment Index remained steady. The Uncertainty Index fell two points and remains well above the historical average.
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July 17, 2026
Understanding Service Animal Protections Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When it comes to allowing or restricting service animals in your business, it is important to understand your rights and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Doing so will help your business accommodate customers with disabilities while avoiding disputes and liability. Thi
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July 7, 2026
Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a standard business tool for small employers.
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July 2, 2026
Fireworks Abound – Celebrating America’s 250th and at the U.S. Supreme Court
This month we celebrate America’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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June 30, 2026
Legal Alert – How the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) Affects Small Businesses Nationwide
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a growing number of lawsuits involving everyday technology used by businesses.
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Election News

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July 29, 2026
SPEAK OUT: Which Candidates Should the NFIB Georgia PAC Endorse?
This is your chance to have a say in who leads the state.
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July 29, 2026
Make the Voice of Small Business Heard In the Aug. 11 Special Primary
Voters in four Congressional districts will choose party nominees for the General Election.
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July 29, 2026
Primary Election is Thursday, Aug. 6
Time is running out to make the voice of small business heard at the polls.
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July 28, 2026
NFIB’s Mike O’Halloran in New Op-Ed: “Maryland Candidates Should Hear from Small Business”
State Director Mike O’Halloran pens new op-ed in the Baltimore Sun.
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