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Recent News About National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - State
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Small business optimism rises despite ongoing challenges
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.
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NFIB launches ad campaign urging permanence of small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has launched a significant advertising campaign.
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NFIB challenges FTC's automatic renewal rule in federal court
NFIB has initiated a legal challenge against a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule concerning automatic renewals of subscriptions or memberships.
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NFIB seeks court review on DOL overtime rule affecting small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to reconsider a panel decision in the case Robert Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor.
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Small businesses struggle with hiring as job openings rise
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its October jobs report, revealing that 35% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill.
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NFIB joins lawsuit against Montgomery County's gas ban affecting small businesses
NFIB has joined a coalition of organizations in filing a lawsuit against Montgomery County, Maryland. The legal action challenges the county's impending gas ban on new construction, which is set to be implemented in 2026. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) partnered with Washington Gas Light Company, the Restaurant Law Center, the National Association of Homebuilders of the United States, the Maryland Building Industry Association, the Philadelphia-Baltimore-Washington Laborers’ District Council, and Teamsters Local 96 for this litigation.
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NFIB discusses rising uncertainty impacting small businesses
Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, recently spoke with Brad Smith on Yahoo! Finance about the current state of the small business economy and the rising uncertainty facing Main Street. The discussion focused on findings from NFIB's September SBET survey, highlighting issues such as inflation, financing costs, and tax pressures that are contributing to increased uncertainty among small business owners.
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NFIB challenges beneficial ownership rules in court
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is set to hold a hearing regarding the National Federation of Independent Business's (NFIB) efforts to challenge the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The case, titled Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., focuses on NFIB's request for a preliminary injunction against the beneficial ownership reporting requirements mandated by the CTA.
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Small business optimism index remains low amid rising uncertainty
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a slight increase of 0.3 points in September, reaching 91.5. Despite this rise, the index remains below the 50-year average of 98 for the 33rd consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index saw a significant jump of 11 points to 103, marking its highest recorded level.
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NFIB president advocates for permanent 20% small business deduction
NFIB President Brad Close recently appeared on Bill Martinez Live to discuss the significance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction a permanent fixture. He highlighted how this deduction benefits middle-class small business owners by enabling them to expand their businesses, hire more employees, increase wages, and contribute to their communities.
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Small business job vacancies hit three-year low: NFIB report
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its September jobs report, indicating a decline in small business job openings to the lowest level since January 2021. According to the report, 34% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in September, a decrease of six points from August.
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NFIB urges Congress to make 20% small business deduction permanent
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently held a press conference on Capitol Hill, featuring small business owners, Senator Steve Daines, and NFIB President Brad Close. The event focused on advocating for the passage of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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Lawmakers urged by NFIB members and Senator Daines to make tax cuts permanent
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted a press conference on Capitol Hill during its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit. The event featured NFIB President Brad Close, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and several small business owners who advocated for the passage of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This legislation aims to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for America's 33 million small businesses.
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Small business owners lobby Congress to make tax deduction permanent
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is holding its 2024 Small Business Deduction Summit on Capitol Hill this week. Small business owners are gathering in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for America's 33 million small businesses.
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House passes resolution repealing EPA vehicle emissions standards
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the recent passage of H.J.Res. 136 by the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution aims to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule on light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards.
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NFIB awards Guardian of Small Business Award to U.S. senators
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy organization, has awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award to members of the United States Senate. The award is given to lawmakers who consistently vote in alignment with small businesses on key issues identified by small business owners.
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NFIB presents Guardian of Small Business Award to House members
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, presented the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award to Members of the United States House of Representatives.
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Brad Close discusses importance of making 20% Small Business Deduction permanent
NFIB President Brad Close recently discussed the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction on The Lars Larson Show. During the interview, Close emphasized how this tax provision benefits middle-class small business owners by enabling them to grow their businesses, hire employees, raise wages, and contribute to their communities.
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NFIB's Jeff Brabant urges Senate to make 20% Small Business Deduction permanent
Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance at a hearing titled, "The 2025 Tax Policy Debate and Tax Avoidance Strategies." Brabant emphasized the importance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent and presented data highlighting the potential adverse effects on small businesses if Congress does not act.
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Potential economic impact if Small Business Tax Deduction expires
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released two new reports on September 12, 2024, concerning the potential expiration of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction at the end of next year. The reports detail the economic impacts if Congress either makes this deduction permanent or allows it to expire.