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    NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Relief Bill
                NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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    October 30, 2025
            
    NFIB Urges N.C. Lawmakers to Address Rising Healthcare Costs
            
    North Carolina’s financial well-being is threatened by soaring insurance…
                            
    
        
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    October 14, 2025
            
    Here’s What the Latest NFIB Optimism Index Suggests About…
            
    The national report shines a light on what’s happening in the Tar Heel Stat…
                            
    
        
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    October 2, 2025
            
    What Does the Latest NFIB Jobs Report Say About N.C.?
            
    Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady.
                            
    
        
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    September 17, 2025
            
    What Does the Latest NFIB Optimism Index Say About NC?
            
    State Director Gregg Thompson says the national data reflects what’s happen…
                            
    
        
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    September 2, 2025
            
    Guest Column: General Assembly Needs to Look At Health Insuranc…
            
    Rising costs threaten North Carolina’s small businesses.
                            
    
        
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    August 15, 2025
            
    Is Your Small Business Ready for Peak Hurricane Season?
            
    Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal h…
                            
    
        
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    July 29, 2025
            
    Small Businesses Thank Lawmakers For Overriding REINS Act Veto
            
    The measure gives Main Street a greater voice when new rules and regulation…
                            
    
        
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    July 25, 2025
            
    NFIB Hosts Small Business Roundtable With N.C. Labor Commission…
            
    Business owners shared concerns about regulations, workplace safety, and la…
                            
    
        
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    July 23, 2025
            
    NFIB Director Blasts ‘Invasive’ Federal Mandate in Raleig…
            
    President Trump says he won’t enforce the rule, but it’s still on the b…
                            
    
        
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    July 14, 2025
            
    Join Us July 24 in Wilmington for a Small Business Roundtable W…
            
    The event will allow members like you to engage directly with the commissio…
                            
    
        
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    July 10, 2025
            
    USDA Launches $16 Billion Disaster Relief Program for Farmers I…
            
    Stage One signups begin July 10 for for 2023–2024 crop losses.
                            
    
        
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    July 7, 2025
            
    How to Navigate the Claims Process and Recover from Tropical De…
            
    Here are some things to remember when it’s time to file an insurance claim.
                            
    
        
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    July 3, 2025
            
    NFIB Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark Small Business Tax Re…
            
    NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which in…
                            
    
        
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    July 1, 2025
            
    NFIB Urges Lawmakers to Support Main Street and Override Veto o…
            
    The measure would curb unelected officials’ ability to impose costly new re…
                            
    
        
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    June 24, 2025
            
    NC Small Business Owners Visit With Lawmakers at D.C. Fly-In
            
    The event gave NFIB members a chance to engage directly with elected leader…
                            
    
        
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    June 17, 2025
            
    NFIB, Independent Insurance Agents Host Small Business Day
            
    The event gave small businesses a chance to engage with their elected leade…
                            
    
        
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    May 23, 2025
            
    Save the Date: Small Business Day in Raleigh is June 17
            
    This is your opportunity to engage with elected leaders about the issues af…
                            
    
        
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    May 22, 2025
            
    NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of…
            
    The deduction will expire by the end of the year unless Congress votes to k…
                            
    
        
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    May 20, 2025
            
    New NFIB Report Urges Lawmakers to Help Main Street
            
    Report shows growing health insurance crisis for small business owners and…
                            
    
        
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    May 16, 2025
            
    Is Your Small Business Ready for a Hurricane or Other Natural D…
            
    Here are some simple steps you can take to help weather this year’s storms.
                            
    
        
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    May 13, 2025
            
    NFIB Urges N.C. Senate to Vote ‘No’ on New Health I…
            
    Research shows fewer small businesses can afford to offer health insurance.
                            
    
        
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    April 29, 2025
            
    NFIB Opposes New Insurance Mandates
            
    The measures would drive up costs and make it harder for small businesses t…
                            
    
        
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    April 15, 2025
            
    NFIB Report Shows Impact of Potential Tax Hike on NC Small Busi…
            
    The 20% Small Business Deduction will expire at the end of 2025 unless Cong…
                            
    
        
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    April 1, 2025
            
    NFIB Names Katie Whittington as Grassroots Manager for Five-Sta…
            
    She will work with members in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virg…
                            
    
        
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    March 28, 2025
            
    NFIB to Key-Vote Legislation Easing Regulatory Burden on Small…
            
    SB 290 calls for legislative approval for any new state rule projected to…
                            
    
        
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    March 25, 2025
            
    NFIB Closely Tracking Legislation to Help Small Businesses Grow
            
    The measure would upgrade the state’s One North Carolina Fund.
                            
    
        
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    February 28, 2025
            
    Small Businesses Challenge Unchecked Agency Action in Amicus Br…
            
    NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case N.C. Department of Environmental Qua…
                            
    
        
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    February 11, 2025
            
    NFIB Key Votes Senate Action on Bill Affecting Health Insurance…
            
    SB 24 would help small businesses continue providing health benefits to the…
                            
    
        
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    January 31, 2025
            
    Gov. Stein Announces $30 Million Grant Program For Small Busine…
            
    Impacted businesses lost $18 billion in revenue because of the hurricane.
                            
    
        
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    January 30, 2025
            
    General Assembly Reconvenes, Gets to Work
            
    Much of the focus will be recovery from Hurricane Helene.
                            
    
        
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