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Kansas small business owners are urging state legislators to address issues that impact their ability to operate effectively as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Small Business in advance of a hearing titled, “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” The...
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Navigating federal employment laws is a key concern for small businesses, as noncompliance can lead to complaints, fines, and lawsuits.
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In December, 33% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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NFIB President Brad Close appeared on the organization’s “Small Business Rundown” podcast to outline federal legislative priorities for small businesses in 2026.
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Small business optimism is showing signs of improvement as the new year begins, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) addressed the Senate regarding the effects of high credit card swipe fees on small businesses and expressed support for the Credit Card Competition Act, which was re-introduced in Congress this week by Senator Roger...
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, a bill that aims to give small businesses more options for credit card processing networks.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade in support of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto...
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Small business owners in the United States reported a slight improvement in their outlook at the end of 2025, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.
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Oregon small business owners have reported increased optimism, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.
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In December, 33% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed HB 155, a bill that would lower the state's Business Enterprise Tax (BET) from 0.55% to 0.50%.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress, reflecting feedback from its small business members.
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NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case Flowers Foods, Inc., et al. v. Angelo Brock.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has identified the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act as a key legislative priority for the 119th Congress.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has praised the passage of H.R. 6703, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.
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NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Michael Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan.
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NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade appeared on Bloomberg: The Close to discuss the latest Small Business Optimism Index for November.
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.8 points in November, reaching 99.0 and staying above its 52-year average of 98, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).