Nationwide, beneficial ownership reporting requirements are on hold for U.S. small businesses, but in New York, state lawmakers are doubling down with a state-level requirement to force small businesses to register personally identifiable information with the New York Department of State. NFIB State Region Director, Greg Biryla, and NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations, Josh McLeod, discuss the impact of the bill heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk and what small business owners can do to fight back.

• Tell Governor Hochul to veto this invasive legislation.
• Learn more about the reporting requirement in New York.
• Tell Congress to repeal the federal Beneficial Ownership reporting requirement.

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NFIB’s Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, and Senior Attorney Rob Smith, discuss credit card surcharge fees and the impact of rising swipe fees on small businesses. Listen to the full podcast for more information on state and federal regulations and how upcoming legislation could limit growing swipe fees.

• NFIB’s Credit Card Surcharge and Cash Discount Laws Guide offers small businesses with critical information on their state’s laws and regulations.
• Support credit card competition! Connect with your lawmakers and let them know that more options provide freedom of choice for small businesses!

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Research shows a tight labor market, making it difficult for small businesses to find qualified workers. NFIB experts Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Center, and Holly Wade, Vice President of the Research Center, discuss hiring and retaining qualified workers through a tight labor market. Get strategies to compete for talent and research-backed insights into the current job market.

• Watch NFIB’s webinar on-demand: Hiring and Retention Tips in a Tight Labor Market.
• The August Small Business Economic Trends report features data focused on small business optimism, labor trends, and the top issues affecting small businesses.

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Texas voters can provide immediate, meaningful tax relief by voting ‘YES’ on Prop 9 in the November election. NFIB member and small business owner Tim Green, Region State Director Dawn McVea, and Texas State Director Jeff Burdett, discuss Prop 9, a Texas ballot issue, and the importance of its passage. Tim explains how the inventory tax affects his small business and employees. Dawn and Jeff provide details about what Prop 9 means for the growth and development of Texas small businesses and how to make the voice of small business heard in support of this critical legislation.

• Find resources and voting information at NFIB’s Voting Hub.
• Support Texas small business and vote YES on Prop 9.
• Learn more about how Prop 9 benefits small business growth.

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Small business owner and NFIB member Kenny Crenshaw with Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito discuss recent legal cases and how small business owners can drive change for better laws and regulations. Beth provides an update on court cases in the next U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) term that may impact small businesses going forward.

• NFIB’s SCOTUS recap analyzes wins from key cases in the 2024-2025 term.
• Legal resources and guides are available to support small business owners.

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Rodney Wideman, a Missouri small business owner and Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee (MO-08) explain the impact of a new law that stopped a massive federal tax hike on small businesses by making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. They discuss this historic tax victory for small businesses and the importance of small business owners’ voices in the legislative process.

• Make your voice heard! Tell Congress how their action to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent affects the future of your small business.
• Watch NFIB’s webinar on-demand to learn more about small business policies in recent legislation.

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John Byers, Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas, discusses best practices for connecting with members of Congress and how small business owners’ perspectives shape future legislation.

• Make your voice heard! Contact your elected officials today.

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NFIB experts Tim Goodrich, Vice President of State Government Relations and Dylan Rosnick, Principal of Federal Government Relations discuss the impact of labor unions on small business and the latest legislation related to unionization. They explore pro-union policy threats in the states and Congress and how small business owners can get involved in advocacy on these crucial issues.

Take Action: Urge your legislators to stop the harmful PRO Act.

Learn more about labor policy issues.

Read an opinion article on labor threats by an NFIB expert.

Get state-specific news and information at NFIB.com.