Small business issues in state legislatures across the nation often have larger implications beyond an individual state’s borders. Members of NFIB’s State Government Relations team discuss some trending legislative issues as well as their impact on federal legislation. They provide insight into state trends, discuss recent victories and challenges, and explain how NFIB works with members to determine their biggest issues.

Take Action:

• Explain how the 20% Small Business Deduction helped your business.
• Urge FinCEN to destroy beneficial ownership data and Congress to repeal the BOI mandate.

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NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations, Louis Bertolotti, and Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, Holly Wade, discuss how increasing energy costs affect small businesses, and legislation being considered in Congress. Holly explains the results of a new energy survey, including specifics on the primary sources of energy costs and their impact on business operations.

Take action: Urge Congress to support affordable and reliable energy.

Learn more: Read the full energy report and learn more about NFIB’s work on energy issues.

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NFIB member and small business owner, Greg Niewold, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the challenges of state and federal estate taxes – often called the Death Tax – and why this issue is especially important to multi-generational family businesses like his. The estate tax results in double taxation but in July 2025, Congress lightened Americans’ federal estate tax burden, promoting growth and longevity for small, family-owned businesses.

Get more information on the new exemption rates.

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