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54 Utah Legislators Rack Up 100% Small Business Voting Records
NFIB Utah small business voting record for the 2025-2026 session of the Legislature
Michigan Small Business Job Openings Decline in May
Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Maryland Small Business Job Openings Decline in May
Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Indiana Small Business Job Openings Decline in May
Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Decline
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs
Battles in the Nation’s Courts Impacting Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center issued briefs on several cases impacting small businesses, including lawsuit abuse, free speech regulations, and more.
Louisiana lawmakers pass two bills designed to assist small business owners
The organization that advocates for small businesses in Louisiana is generally pleased with how the legislativ...
Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
The NFIB Research Center recently released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey.
Lawmakers Deliver Big Wins for Small Business
This year's regular session of the state legislature ended on Monday.
U.S. Representative Erin Houchin Completes NFIB Small Business Challenge
Rep. Houchin visited a Greendale small business to learn more about daily operations.
NFIB Thanks LA Legislature for Passing Landmark Small Business Workforce Bill
The bill gives employers a new tool to train workers.
New NFIB Industry-Specific Survey Shows Shift in Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
Bonus 228: The $1.776B Political Question
Every so often a story comes along that is so brazen, so cleanly emblematic of the moment we are living through, that staying quiet about it feels like a kind of complicity unto itself. Monday’s announcement by the Department of Justice that the Acting Attorney General has unilaterally created a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate so-called “victims of lawfare” is one of those stories. And the reason I want to write about it here, in a newsletter ostensibly devoted to the Supreme Court and the law and politics surrounding it, is that I’m increasingly worried that we’re asking the wrong institution to save us from one of the most offensive, alarming, and anti-constitutional things we’ve seen from any president in American history. As I explain below the fold, the Anti-Weaponization Fund is not principally a legal problem awaiting a judicial fix. It is a shockingly egregious political abuse—the President suing his own government, purporting to settle with himself, and routing nearly $2 billion from the Treasury to his own supporters as a not-so-subtle (and not-so-formal) reward, if not an incentive, for political violence. And the Constitution’s answer to political abuses of this kind and magnitude is a political remedy, not a legal one. In his majority opinion in NFIB v. Sebelius (the Affordable Care Act case from 2012), Chief Justice Roberts defended the Court’s endorsement of Congress’s power to adopt the individual mandate by noting that it is “not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.” As much of a judicial supremacist as I am, that sentiment is, for better or worse, an entirely correct (and, in the long term, normatively desirable) institutional assessment. One can believe in substantial judicial power without believing that literally every political dispute in our country can and should be resolved by unelected judges. The real upshot of this latest headline (among so, so many other similar headlines) is that it is past time to reinvigorate impeachment—not because conviction is realistic in this Senate, or even because impeachment itself is feasible in this House, but because forcing every member of Congress to vote on the record whether this brazen, corrosive, and affirmatively dangerous corruption is impeachable is itself a point worth fighting for (and fighting with our friends over). Assuming the courts will save us absolves our political leaders of both responsibility and accountability for allowing this kind of mischief to continue, and it absolves all of us of our responsibility to refuse to tolerate those who would just as quickly shrug their shoulders and move on. For those who aren’t paid subscribers, we’ll be back (no later than) Monday with our continuing coverage of the Supreme Court. For those who are, please read on.
NFIB Names Fred Horner from Massillon as 2026 Small Business Champion
The award recognizes NFIB members for their dedication to Ohio small businesses.
ICYMI: State Leaders Attended NFIB’s 2026 Ohio Small Business Day
Small business owners heard from the Senate President, House Speaker, and Chief Just of the Supreme Court.
NFIB Hosts Small Business Roundtables in Midland & Odessa
Attendees in Odessa heard from State Rep. Brooks Landgraf.
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Joined NFIB’s Small Business Day in Harrisburg
Small business owners met with elected officials at the Capitol.
Small Businesses Oppose New Interim Final Rule on Credit Card Swipe Fees
NFIB sent a letter opposition to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interim final rule on swipe fees.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Top Small Business Issues on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) – NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Monday to discuss the current state of the small business economy and the top issues that are impacting Main Street. McLeod explains how the 20% Small Business Deduction
Be Sure Your Small Business is Ready for Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release its annual Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday, May 21. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but storms are most common from mid-August through mid-October. Don’t assume your business is safe just becaus
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in April to 95.9, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month, according to the NFIB’s monthly survey released Friday, May 15. The NFIB Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, though it remains well […]
Small business owners 'increasingly pessimistic,' squeezed by higher costs, labor concerns
Small business optimism was flat last month, with an index that measures its level stuck below its long-term average for the second month in a row, the NFIB showed.
Small business owners 'increasingly pessimistic,' squeezed by higher costs, labor concerns
Small business optimism was flat last month, with an index that measures its level stuck below its long-term average for the second month in a row, the NFIB showed.
NFIB Small Business Survey: Optimism Challenged by Inflation
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index inched up 0.1 points to 95.9, remaining below the index's historical average for a second straight month.
NFIB Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Small Business Priorities in Additional Reconciliation Bill
New package should further unleash small business success with targeted tax, regulatory, and healthcare reforms
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg Joins NFIB Small Business Roundtable
Owners discussed small business issues with Rep. Walberg.
News and Updates from the Small Business Legal Center
Learn about new lawsuits and the U.S. Supreme Court tariff decision in the Small Business Legal Center Newsletter.
NFIB Supports Legislation to Increase the Small Business Deduction to 23%
The Small Business Tax Cut Act would build on the success of Congress making the Small Business Deduction permanent
Supreme Court Permits Gamesmanship in Small Business Lawsuits
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case Enbridge v. Nessel, which concerns a defendant's right to remove a case to federal court.
NFIB small business optimism index falls below 52-year average in March
Small business optimism declined in March as profit trends worsened and uncertainty climbed, according to a survey released Thursday by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, dropping below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the first time since April 2025. The NFIB […]
NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Times: Small Business Deduction Is A Big Win For Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, NFIB President Brad Close shares how Main Street is benefiting from the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent by the White House and Congress. Close describes how the deduction allows Main Street to keep more of
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of Federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent for Massachusetts
Will the benefits of federal relief overcome the high-tax environment created by state and local government in the Commonwealth?
Small business optimism drops, more owners cautious on spending: NFIB
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell 3 points in March to 95.8, falling below the 52-year average of 98.0. NFIB Research Center executive director Holly Wade breaks down the data and what factors are impacting American small business owners, including price pressures, as uncertainty rises.
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in New York
NY is projected to gain 71,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place.
TAX DAY: New Report Highlights Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Ohio
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 1.1 million small businesses in Ohio now that it has
TAX DAY: New Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Maryland
Learn more about how the Small Business Deduction benefits Maryland.
NFIB Report Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California
California Tax Day news release on Small Business Deduction
NFIB Report Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Washington
Washington Tax Day news release on Small Business Deduction
TAX DAY: Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Iowa
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Iowa
TAX DAY: Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Illinois
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Illinois
New Report Shows Impact of 20% Small Business Deduction on Louisiana
The measure eases the financial burden on Main Street businesses.
New Report Shows Impact of 20% Small Business Deduction on Virginia
The measure eases the financial burden on Main Street businesses.
Small business optimism falls as energy costs rise, NFIB report shows
Small business optimism took a hit last month as energy prices rose, according to the NFIB.
Small business optimism falls as energy costs rise, NFIB report shows
Small business optimism took a hit last month as energy prices rose, according to the NFIB.
NFIB Hosts Speaker Matt Huffman at Lima Small Business Roundtable
Lima small business owners had a lunchtime discussion with Speaker Huffman.
Register Now: 2026 Ohio Small Business Day & Legislative Reception!
Join NFIB in Columbus on May 12 & 13.
Oil Price Spike Erodes Small Business Confidence, NFIB Says
Small business optimism dipped below its 52-year average for the first time in a year in March, driven by the Iran war and the subsequent surge in oil
What They Are Saying: Small Business Owners Share How They’re Using 20% Small Business Deduction Savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2026) – In a new video, NFIB member and Texas small business owner, Marcie Rodriguez, describes how making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent has benefited her metal recycling company. Rodriguez explains how the deduction has allowed her to plan raises for employe
Regulation Evaluation Portal Open for Small Business Owner Feedback
The Regulation Evaluation Portal allows Texans to submit feedback and make recommendations on areas of possible government overregulation.
New York Small Businesses Win Legal Challenge to Onerous New Wetlands Regulations
NFIB joined a lawsuit in 2025 challenging a harmful, vague wetlands mandate in New York.
Roger Marshall visits Topeka to talk with NFIB, small business owners
Senator Roger Marshall met with Kansas small business owners to discuss health care costs, tax cuts and regulations.
Delaware Small Business Employment Index Pulls Back
Main Street owners continue searching for qualified applicants.
MS Lawmakers Deliver Wins for Small Business, But More Work Remains
This year's session ended on Sunday, April 5.
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
In March, 32 percent of small business owners reported unfilled job openings as employers continued to struggle with labor costs and applicant quality.
New NFIB Op-Ed: Exploding Health Care Costs Leave Small Businesses in the Dust
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) – In a new op-ed published in The Well News, Tyler Dever, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, describes how Main Street continues to be plagued by the rising cost of health care. He explains how small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult
New NFIB Op-Ed: Exploding Health Care Costs Leave Small Businesses in the Dust
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) – In a new op-ed published in The Well News, Tyler Dever, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, describes how Main Street continues to be plagued by the rising cost of health care. He explains how small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult
Illinois Small Business Legislative Update
Official committee deadlines to hear legislation in Illinois have now passed
Business group: Seizure bill is not fair
NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.
Rep. Fischbach Honored as Small Business Deduction Champion by NFIB
(KNSI) - Minnesota's Seventh District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deducti...
NEW DATA: Florida Small Business Owners Confident About Future Growth
Sunshine State remains a top state for small business success
Small Business Day Brings the Concerns of New York’s Main Street Business Owners to the Capitol
NFIB small business owners from across the state gather in Albany to meet with legislators.
Small Business Owners Predict the Unemployment Rate
Small businesses account for a lion’s share of net new jobs. Labor-intensive and dominating the service sector, they provide opportunities to enter the labor force, gain some experience, and develop skills.
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations
Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
California comment on February SBET
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty
NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.
Oracle earnings, small business optimism: What to Watch
Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and AeroVironment (AVAV) will all be reporting quarterly earnings results. Existing home sales data for February will be out in the morning, with economists expecting a slight decrease from the prior month. The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index will also be released in the morning. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
Small Business Deduction Champion Award Presented to Sen. Roger “Doc” Marshall
NFIB presented the award to members of Congress who played a crucial role in making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
NEW DATA: Ohio Small Business Owners Report Strong Optimism on Business Climate
Buckeye State is faring better than most of the U.S.
New NFIB Survey Shows Rise in Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for
NEW NFIB REPORT: How Energy Costs Impact Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business operation
Texas’ Main Street sector more optimistic than the rest of U.S., data shows
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business economic trends report ranked the Lone Star State high when compared to other U.S....
NFIB Wants to Hear About Your Business Anniversary!
Is your small business celebrating an anniversary this year? NFIB wants to hear from you! Please let NFIB’s Ohio team know if your small business is celebrating a 5-, 10-, and 15-year anniversary. NFIB works with your elected representative to have a commendation created to honor your Ohio small
ICYMI: Illinois Small Business Owner Joins NFIB’s Small Business Rundown
NFIB member, Greg Niewold of Illinois, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the Death Tax
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
NFIB Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Small Business
NFIB advocates for legislation to fulfill the intent of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
Small businesses expecting better sales but still weighed down by high uncertainty
The NFIB released its January small business optimism index, showing little movement despite higher sales expectations.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
Wyoming Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
Right to Repair, stiffer penalties on theft, and eminent domain reform are among the top priorities for Wyoming small business owners
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
ICYMI: NFIB Members Meet with South Dakota Lawmakers on Small Business Day
Small Business Day is an opportunity for small business owners to engage with South Dakota lawmakers
NFIB Files Briefs in Critical Small Business Cases
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed several amicus briefs to protect the interests of small business in the courts.
Small Business Owners to Missouri General Assembly: Curb Lawsuit Abuse Now
Annual small business survey finds the majority of Main Street members oppose the regulation of websites.
SAVE THE DATE: NC Small Business Day Scheduled for May 12
Join us and learn more about the issues affecting your business.
No Small Business Relief in Millionaire Tax Bill
Washington state legislative report for January 25
Health inspectors find 13 violations at Lakeshore restaurant over holidays
A popular Lakeshore bar and restaurant suffered the worst health inspection it ever had last month, but the owner says everything has been “100% corrected.”
AUDIO: NFIB President Brad Close on How Congress Can Support Small Business
ICYMI: NFIB President Brad Close joined the Small Business Rundown podcast to share how Congress can take action to support small businesses in 2026.
Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.
Small businesses in 'comfortable position' heading into 2026: NFIB
Small businesses ended 2025 with slightly more optimism and less uncertainty than in recent months, which could bode well for their outlook in 2026.
NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026
NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress
Tariffs take a bit out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says
The NFIB survey never saw such a big jump in small businesses raising prices as it did between October and November.
Small businesses report record monthly surge in price increases as inflation pressure mounts
Small businesses hit a record high for price increases in November, with 34% raising prices amid persistent inflation pressures, an NFIB survey reveals.
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Idaho comment on November 2025 Optimism Index
Small business optimism rises, but owners say qualified workers are still hard to find
Small business optimism rises despite ongoing labor quality concerns as well as inflation challenges, according to new NFIB data showing mixed economic signals.
Roundup: Small business confidence / Commercial real estate / Private consumer lending
Ticking up: Small business confidence rose slightly in November, with the NFIB optimism index climbing to 99.0 on stronger sales expectations, outperforming forecasts. However, hiring remains challenging, as labor quality is still the top concern. Meanwhile, inflation pressures and supply chain disruptions are growing and uncertainty over future investment has increased. Expectations for better business […]
Small Business Amicus Brief Questions Tax Foreclosure Procedures
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Michael Pung v. Isabella County at the U.S. Supreme Court concerning tax debt, just compensation, and property rights.