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January 8, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Report Mixed Employment Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2026) – NFIB’s December jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, unchanged from November. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%. Twenty-eight percent have open
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January 7, 2026
Federal Employment Law Basics for Small Businesses
Navigating federal employment laws can be complex, but understanding the key regulations and requirements is essential for your small business to avoid complaints, fines, lawsuits, and other headaches. Below, we provide an overview of some major federal employment laws along with practical guidance
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January 7, 2026
Small Business Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026
A new list of top priorities for small businesses includes lowering operating costs, securing affordable health care, and protecting the personally identifiable information of small business owners. Take action on the issues impacting your business today!
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January 7, 2026
Podcast Gives Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
The Small Business Rundown podcast provides critical tips for growing your online presence and covers top tools to engage your audience.
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January 7, 2026
U.S. House Passes Health Care Affordability Legislation
A bill to lower health care premiums passed the U.S. House. This is an NFIB Key Vote to give small businesses more access to affordable health care options.
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January 7, 2026
Small Businesses Support Bill to Clarify Waters of the United States
NFIB key votes the PERMIT Act in the 119th Congress to provide small business owners with clarity surrounding regulations in the Clean Water Act. Take action: urge the Senate to act now!
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January 7, 2026
NFIB Urges U.S. House Committee to Continue Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Small Businesses
Small businesses offer legislative solutions to reduce onerous regulations on Main Street
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January 7, 2026
The Department of Labor Wants Your Opinion!
NYSDOL has released its 2025 Business Workforce Survey.
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January 6, 2026
Push to Lower Energy Costs for Small Business Continues
The SPEED Act, a bill that expedites permitting processes, limits frivolous lawsuits, and lowers energy costs has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. NFIB sent a letter of support for the SPEED Act to members of Congress.
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January 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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January 5, 2026
Podcast Highlights New Tax Deductions on Tips and Overtime Pay
The Small Business Rundown podcast explores new tax deductions in recent legislation that affects small business. Experts provide tips for how employers can help staff save come tax season.
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December 24, 2025
Please Vote Your 2026 State Ballot
Choices you make center NFIB’s lobbying agenda in Salt Lake City
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December 22, 2025
Webinar Provides Major Legal and Tax Updates for 2026
NFIB’s December webinar provides an update on the major legal and tax changes in 2026, including the Small Business Deduction, No Tax on Tips, Beneficial Ownership updates, and more.
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December 19, 2025
NFIB Praises Hochul for Vetoing LLC Transparency Act, Saving NY Small Businesses from Punitive New Regulation
“NFIB thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for exercising her veto today to protect tens of thousands of New York small businesses from the litany of heavy-handed reporting requirements and fines this legislation sought to impose on Main Street.”
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December 17, 2025
NFIB Key Votes Legislation to Address Health Care Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses
H.R. 6703 would expand affordable health care options for small employers and their workforce
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December 17, 2025
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Implement Bipartisan Permitting Reform
The SPEED Act would enact reforms to reduce energy costs for small businesses
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December 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Testimony on Health Care Affordability
Small business owner and NFIB member Marcie Strouse testified before the U.S. Senate about affordable health care options for small businesses. Join Marcie and take action to amplify her voice.
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December 16, 2025
Congress Advances Pro-Small Business Energy Bills
Two energy bills that will help bolster domestic energy production have advanced in Congress. Learn more about the impact on small business and take action.
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December 16, 2025
Updates from the NFIB Small Business Legal Center
Learn more about recent legal advocacy and resources available from the NFIB Small Business Legal Center.
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December 16, 2025
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Battle Goes to New York
The Small Business Rundown podcast explores the latest developments with a bill in New York to require Beneficial Ownership reporting and the impact it could have nationwide.
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December 16, 2025
Small Businesses Oppose Burdensome Heat Regulation
Urge Congress to support the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 to stop one-size-fits-all regulations on business operations when temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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December 16, 2025
The Inflation Conundrum
Inflation under the Biden administration raised the Consumer Price Index by 20% (cumulative). The inflation rate has fallen significantly (currently at 3.0%), but overall prices have not fallen to pre-2021 levels. That would probably require a significant economic slowdown or recession. Some prices
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December 16, 2025
Affordability: What does that mean?
“Affordability” is gearing up to be the top 2026 mid-term election issue that will dominate the airwaves. But what exactly is that? What does it mean? What are the politicians seeking office going to promise? Affordability is dependent on two things: the prices of goods and services, and the income
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December 12, 2025
NFIB Files Brief Defending Arbitration Agreement Enforcement
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Flowers Foods v. Brock at the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the enforceability of arbitration agreements.
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December 12, 2025
DEC Finalizes New York’s Program for Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Some larger emission sources will require DEC-accredited third-party verification annually.
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December 11, 2025
NFIB Key Votes Legislation to Provide WOTUS Clarity for Small Businesses
PERMIT Act would end excessive government regulation and allow small businesses to grow
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December 11, 2025
New York City Remains U.S.’s 2nd Worst “Judicial Hellhole” in Annual Report
“Small business owners are not surprised to again see New York City near the very top of this grim annual list.”
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December 10, 2025
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Joins Bloomberg: The Close to Discuss Latest SBET Findings
ICYMI: NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined Bloomberg: The Close to discuss NFIB’s November SBET survey.
Wade analyzes November’s SBET survey, explaining why small business owners are feeling
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December 9, 2025
AUDIO: NFIB Discusses the Looming BOI Threat on New York’s Small Businesses
New York lawmakers have doubled down with a state-level requirement to force small businesses to register personally identifiable information with the NY Department of State.
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December 9, 2025
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged. An increase in those expecting real sales to be highe
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