State News - NFIB

February 19, 2026

WATCH: NFIB Arizona Member Testifies Before Ways and Means Committee

NFIB Leadership Council Member Brad Scott testifies in support of HB 2290, which would clarify Arizona’s Transaction Privilege Tax Sourcing Law

February 18, 2026

NFIB Arizona to Lawmakers: Small Businesses Need Tax Certainty Now

“We will continue to urge lawmakers to take action and align Arizona’s income tax code with the small business provisions that are permanent in federal law so …

February 12, 2026

Arizona Small Business Owners Disappointed in Governor Hobbs’ Second Veto of Tax Conformity Bill

“…we’re urging Governor Hobbs to get serious, quit playing games with Arizonans pocketbooks…”

A plumber uses tools to fix pipes beneath a sink.

February 11, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average

Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3

February 10, 2026

Amicus Brief Challenges Unfair Licensing Requirements for Arizona Small Business

NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering Concepts, LLC v. State of Arizona at the Arizona Supreme Court.

February 5, 2026

NFIB Urges Arizona State Lawmakers to Align State Tax Code with Department of Revenue’s Forms

With tax filing season underway, small business owners need certainty now

February 5, 2026

WATCH: NFIB Arizona Testifies in Support of Tax Certainty on Behalf of Small Businesses

NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich testifies before the Senate Finance Committee in support of aligning the state tax code with the forms issued by the Departme…

February 2, 2026

WATCH: What to Expect from the Arizona Legislature in 2026

Tax conformity, easing healthcare costs, and eliminating swipe fees on sales tax are among the top priorities of Arizona small business owners

January 27, 2026

READ: Governor Talks Affordability, But Can’t Walk the Walk

Conflicting tax guidance from the Governor adds to small business owners’ uncertainty.

January 22, 2026

Is Your Small Business Ready For This Weekend’s Winter Storm?

Forecasters are warning of snow and ice in a band stretching across 33 states.

January 21, 2026

LISTEN: NFIB Arizona Talks Tax Conformity on Winn Tucson

NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich appears on Winn Tucson to discuss the importance of tax conformity to Arizona small business owners.

January 20, 2026

You’re Invited: What Arizona’s Small Business Owners Can Expect from the 2026 Legislative Session

NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich to host virtual event previewing the 2026 Arizona’s Legislative Session.

January 15, 2026

‘We Can’t Wait’ Arizona Small Business Owners Call on Governor Hobbs to Support Tax Conformity

NFIB Small Business Owner Members participate in a press conference in support of the Legislature’s tax conformity bills, HB 2153 & SB 1106.

Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich poses with an NFIB “Champion of Small Business

January 14, 2026

NFIB Statement on the Passing of Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich

NFIB recognized Brnovich as a “Champion of Small Business.”

January 13, 2026

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise

“With the state legislative session starting this week, NFIB is urging lawmakers to support the Arizona tax conformity bills (HB 2153 and SB 1106) to deliver t…

Arizona State House and Capitol Building in Phoenix AZ

January 12, 2026

NFIB Urges Legislature to Reject Governor Hobbs’ Tax Conformity Proposal, Advance HB 2153 & SB 1106 to Deliver Certainty to Small Business Owners

“In turning a blind eye to Arizona’s small business owners, the Governor’s tax conformity proposal would place these employers in limbo–forcing owners to wait…

January 5, 2026

New Year Brings Increases to Arizona’s Minimum Wage

Minimum wage increases took effect on January 1, 2026 for the state, in Tucson and Flagstaff.

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December 10, 2025

TAKE ACTION: It’s Time to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot

Tell us what positions NFIB should take on key small business issues.

November 12, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October

Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points.

November 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Join Us for a Roundtable Near You!

NFIB Arizona to host small business roundtables in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Chandler.

November 7, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Slowing But Remain Solid

Small businesses report a seasonally adjusted 32% unfilled job openings

October 31, 2025

READ: Rep. Gail Griffin on Arizona’s Effective Groundwater Management

In a new op-ed, Rep. Griffin highlights the states’ tools to manage groundwater.

October 14, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Declines in September

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Falls Two Points; Remains Above 52-year Average.

October 10, 2025

READ: Main Street Victory: Small Business Tax Deduction Spurs Arizona’s Economic Growth

NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich highlights how making the Small Business Deduction permanent will benefit Main Street in the Phoenix Business Journal.