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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NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team provides their expectations for small business legislative priorities in 2026. They discuss the 20% Small Business Deduction victory in 2025, and new top priorities including beneficial ownership reporting, health care affordability, energy costs, and more!

TAKE ACTION:

• Read the full list of NFIB’s 2026 Small Business Legislative Priorities in Congress.
• Urge Congress to repeal beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
• Take action on the issues that matter to your small business.

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NFIB President Brad Close discusses NFIB’s new list of ways Congress can take action to support small businesses in 2026. Close discusses the current state of small business and victories in 2025. He also explains several federal legislative priorities including credit card swipe fee competition, affordable health care, repealing the Beneficial Ownership reporting law, and reining-in lawsuits funded by foreign, third-party investors.

Read the full list of NFIB’s 2026 Small Business Legislative Priorities.

Take action on the issues that matter to your small business.

Learn more from the Small Business Legal Center.

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Get the inside scoop on NFIB’s newest podcast, Small Business by the Numbers, co-hosted by Holly Wade, the Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, and Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis. Holly joins the Small Business Rundown to share the background story of the NFIB Research Center’s new podcast and what listeners can expect from each episode. Tune in to learn more about NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, stories, and the economic conditions affecting small businesses nationwide.

Listen to all the latest episodes of Small Business by the Numbers.

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Finding the best ways to market your small business can be a difficult task. In this episode, NFIB member Karen Stanley, small business owner and Marketing Director at Neon Frog agency, provides tips to revamp your marketing strategy, discusses what tactics work, and outlines simple steps for getting started.

Listen to this Small Business Rundown episode for social media marketing tips.

Learn more about marketing during the holiday season from this NFIB webinar.

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A new federal tax law passed this year affects a variety of taxes for small businesses and employees. Clarifying the tax relief for employees earning tips and overtime are Stephen Kenney, an Associate at one of the largest labor and employment law firms, and Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center. They answer pressing questions and explain the impact of the new tax policies for small business owners.

Learn more:

• Watch the full webinar free on-demand.
• Review NFIB’s legal guide series for resources on taxes and other legal issues.
• Contact the NFIB Small Business Legal Center with questions on this or other legal problems at info@nfib.org.

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