NFIB member Marcie Strouse, U.S. Representative and NFIB member Kevin Hern, and NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations Josselin Castillo discuss the health insurance affordability crisis for small business. Marcie sheds light on the challenges small business owners face offering health insurance to their employees, Rep. Hern provides information on key legislation in Congress, and Castillo explains small businesses’ top priorities in health care policy.

Take Action: Tell Congress to increase health care choices and lower costs for small businesses.

Learn more: “Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses” policy paper.

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While attending NFIB’s Small Business Deduction Summit, small business owners Tim Boeve, Derrick Roberts, James Tyson, and Angela Zuba discuss what the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has enabled their businesses to do, and what would happen if Congress allows it to expire this year causing a massive tax hike. During the Summit, attendees met with members of Congress, shared how they use the deduction, and discussed the urgency to make it permanent. NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant explained the impact of small business owners sharing their stories directly with their elected officials and discussed updates on legislation that would stop the massive tax hike, known as the Main Street Tax Certainty Act.

You can help amplify and reinforce their message with lawmakers by sending your own personalized story on issues that affect your small business. To learn more, go to SmallBusinessDeduction.com.

A recent survey provided an in-depth look at the vital role small businesses play in their communities. NFIB member and small business owner Brian Funtleyder and NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade discuss ways small businesses contribute to their communities and NFIB’s recent survey findings. Hear the ways in which small businesses across the nation, including Brian’s are giving back to their communities and some of the ways pro-small business policies help make that possible.

• Urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent before it expires at the end of the year.
• Read the full research report on small businesses’ contributions to their communities.
• Urge Congress to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act and relieve small businesses of its beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.

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A federal small business registry deadline, known as beneficial ownership information reporting, was set to take effect on January 1, but an NFIB lawsuit against it has put that deadline on hold. NFIB member Michael Murray, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson, and the NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s Vice President and Executive Director Beth Milito discuss the latest updates on the law, its impact on small businesses, and efforts to stop it.

TAKE ACTION: Send an email message to your lawmakers in Washington in support of the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.

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NFIB President Brad Close and Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant discuss NFIB members’ top small business policy priorities for the next two years with a new Congress and incoming Presidential Administration. They provide details on the current state of small business in America, legislative priorities, and expectations for the first months of the 119th Congress.

TAKE ACTION:

• Sign NFIB’s petition to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent before it expires at the end of the year.
• Urge Congress to fully repeal the beneficial ownership reporting requirement.
• Urge Congress to inject competition into the credit card market and bring down swipe fees.
• Find more issues that matter to your small business and share your story.

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The path to pro-small business laws and regulation starts with electing candidates who support pro-small business policies. U.S. Representative-elect Mark Messmer (IN-08), and Missouri’s Governor-elect Mike Kehoe – both small business owners and NFIB members – join this episode to discuss why they decided to run for office, why it’s important to have small business owners as lawmakers, and their small business-focused policy priorities.

• Learn more about the effort to stop a massive tax hike on small businesses
• Sign NFIB’s petition to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.
• Learn more about running for office as a small business owner.

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Find out what the recent election results mean for small businesses from experts Tim Goodrich, NFIB’s Vice President of State Government Relations, and Sharon Sussin, NFIB’s Senior National Political Director. They discuss the impact when small business owners run for office and take on roles in state government, and they provide insight into ballot measures and the policy outlook in states across the nation.

Resources:
Get candidate resources and learn more about running for office
Find ways to get involved in your state

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NFIB’s research shows a labor shortage continues to be an issue, with small business owners reporting little success filling their many job openings. NFIB members Jesus Arriola and Brandi Pine own small businesses in the staffing industry and discuss best practices and challenges in hiring. They highlight how they have diversified the ways they recruit, the reasons they have noticed businesses struggling to find skilled workers, and tips employers can keep in mind when trying to recruit and retain employees.

TAKE ACTION: Make your voice heard on labor and workforce issues such as workplace regulations, and hiring or working as an independent contractor.

More information: NFIB Research Center releases a monthly Small Business Economic Trends report with more information on labor shortages and small business uncertainty.

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