March 30, 2026
NFIB Opposes Cal/OSHA Walkaround Proposal
Would fundamentally alter the inspection process in a harmful manner
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March 24, 2026
Colorado Small Businesses Applaud Effort to Curb Organized Retail Theft
HB 1138 addresses organized retail theft in Colorado
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March 24, 2026
Small Business Reacts to Maine Bill to Drastically Change Overtime Law
Any hike in labor costs puts more financial pressure on the stability of our Main Street businesses
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March 24, 2026
Minnesota Small Businesses Challenge Independent Contractor Statute
NFIB joined a lawsuit challenging the new, 14-factor independent contractor test for small businesses in Minnesota.
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March 17, 2026
Small Businesses Came out of 2026 Session with Six Big Victories
NFIB helped defeat or pass some important measures in the Utah State Legislature
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March 17, 2026
Judge Rules Against Governor on NFIB-Supported Case
Her executive order on project labor agreements was unconstitutional
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March 16, 2026
Rhode Island Capitol Update
NFIB gives testimony against legislation allowing striking workers to collect UI benefits.
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March 11, 2026
DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification
Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
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March 9, 2026
VA Paid Leave Bill Hurts Small Businesses, Invited Lawsuits
The measure is especially troubling given the latest federal jobs report.
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March 5, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Ticks Up
More small businesses are raising compensation
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March 5, 2026
New NFIB Jobs Report Shows Uptick in Employment
NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December.
This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and 3.5 points above the historica
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February 26, 2026
NFIB Testifies Against Costly Mandates on Illinois Contractors and Other Small Businesses
Proposed legislation would increase the cost of doing business in Illinois
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February 26, 2026
Colorado Employers Warn HB 1054 Creates Costly New State OSHA Bureaucracy
Ahead of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee hearing, NFIB Colorado warns HB 1054 expands enforcement and litigation risk for Main Street employers
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February 18, 2026
NFIB Statement on Decision to Table Right-to-Work Legislation
The measure would have made Virginia less competitive and hurt small businesses.
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February 12, 2026
NFIB Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Mississippi’s Workforce Pipeline
Small business owners say labor is one of their greatest challenges.
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February 11, 2026
WATCH: NFIB Kansas Member Testifies in Support of Unemployment Insurance Reform
NFIB Leadership Council Member Phil Hayes urges lawmakers to provide predictability and consistency to unemployment insurance law
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February 9, 2026
Chicago Lawmakers File Legislation in Illinois to Raise Minimum Wage to $27/Hour
The proposal would incrementally increase the statewide minimum wage in Illinois
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February 9, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Small Businesses Are Hurt the Most by Minimum Wages
New NFIB Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Small Businesses Are Hurt the Most by Minimum Wages
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February 9, 2026
Collins Files Legislation to Restrict Illinois Employers’ Oversight of Employment Decisions
The “Secure Jobs Act” would prohibit laying off non-union employees in Illinois without “just cause” and mandate severance pay for discharged employees
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February 6, 2026
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Luke Bacher explains what the Index means for Wisconsin small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB South Dakota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Jason Glodt explains what the Index means for South Dakota small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB North Dakota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s North Dakota explains what the Index means for North Dakota small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB Nebraska State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Ryan McIntosh explains what the Index means for Nebraska small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB Minnesota State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Jon Boesche explains what the Index means for Minnesota small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB Iowa State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Logan Shine explains what the Index means for Iowa small businesses
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February 6, 2026
NFIB Illinois State Director Reacts to New Small Business Employment Index
NFIB’s Noah Finley explains what the Index means for Illinois small businesses
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February 5, 2026
Colorado Small Business Owners Call on Lawmakers to Protect the Labor Peace Act
“The majority of Coloradans oppose removing the second-vote requirement, and lawmakers should protect this safeguard for workers.”
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