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Recent News About National Federation of Independent Business
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Governor Hochul has asked New York State agencies to review their regulations for possible updates or removal. The National Federation of Independent Business is collecting feedback from business owners on which rules are burdensome or outdated. Responses will help shape recommendations sent anonymously to the Governor’s office.
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Small business owners from across New York gathered in Albany on March 17 to meet with legislators about key economic issues impacting their operations. The event was hosted by NFIB and included discussions on taxes, insurance costs, energy policies, and regulatory reform.
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New York now requires employers with ten or more staff who lack a retirement plan to enroll in the state-run Secure Choice Program. Registration deadlines vary depending on company size. Employers can find more information on the official program website.
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The U.S. Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board have announced new rules affecting how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors. These changes roll back previous regulations from the Biden administration in favor of earlier standards aimed at providing clarity for employers.
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Of the 97 legislative candidates endorsed by the NFIB Texas PAC, 95 won their primary races, according to a statement released after the recent Primary Election.
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NFIB State Director Ashley Ranslow submitted testimony during the Joint Legislative Budget Hearings on Economic Development and Taxes for the 2026-27 Executive Budget.
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A new NFIB report finds that optimism among New York's small businesses fell below national levels in summer 2025 due to concerns over sales expectations and regulatory pressures. Labor quality remains a top issue while fewer firms cite inflation as their main challenge.
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NFIB has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in the case Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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In a recent opinion piece for the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, Principal of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), discussed the challenges faced by small businesses in the auto repair...
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Wage garnishments can present challenges for small business owners who may not be fully aware of their legal obligations.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reiterated its request for a detailed cost analysis of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), a law enacted in 2019 that requires broad electrification...
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The NFIB Research Center has released its quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey, focusing on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.
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A bankruptcy clawback is a process where businesses may be required to return payments received from a customer who later files for bankruptcy.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will hold its 2026 Small Business Day on March 17 in Albany.
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New York residents are currently paying the highest auto insurance premiums in the United States, with rates averaging $1,500 more per year than the national average.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has responded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to eliminate the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding.
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Small business owners across the United States are facing significant challenges related to energy costs, according to a new survey released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has recognized members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate with its Small Business Deduction Champion awards.
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 0.2 points in January to 99.3, according to the latest report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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NFIB Kansas Leadership Council Member Phil Hayes appeared before the Kansas Legislature’s Joint Committee on Commerce to express support for HB 2764, known as the Kansas Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Conformity Act of 2026.