NFIB and Small Business News Feeds and Channels (RSS) | NFIB Latest News and Information from NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en 13 Oct 2021 15:02:03 +0000 Copyright 2021, NFIB 2 Federal Court Upholds Employers’ Right to Seek Legal Counsel in Labor Disputes A U.S. District Court in Texas blocked a DOL rule requiring small business owners to disclose any communication with legal counsel in preparation for union elections. https://ua.nfib.com/ 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Another Budget Gap for Louisiana?! Louisiana is looking at a $313 million--and growing--deficit. https://ua.nfib.com/ 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Speaker Barras, Senator Perry to Receive NFIB Guardian of Small Business Awards The award recognizes state legislators who support small businesses. https://ua.nfib.com/ 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 NFIB: Panel’s Recommendation on Budget Reform a ‘Good First Step’ The state is trying to find a permanent solution to its budget crisis. https://ua.nfib.com/ 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Remember to Vote for Small Business on Tuesday 4 Louisiana candidates get NFIB SAFE Trust stamp of approval. https://ua.nfib.com/ 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Presidential Candidate Small Business Issue Comparison NFIB does not endorse presidential candidates; however, we do analyze their positions very carefully for the purpose of educating our members. To that end, we've compiled a head-to-head comparison of the positions expressed by Mr. Trump and Secretary Clinton on issues that are important to small business. https://ua.nfib.com/ 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 New Research Estimates 1.8 Million Jobs Erased by $12 Federal Minimum Wage Economic output would shrink by $2 trillion according to NFIB study https://ua.nfib.com/ 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Louisiana AG Joins 21-State Coalition to Block New Overtime Rules Without legal success, the mandate will go into effect Dec. 1, forcing small businesses to reorganize their workforce. https://ua.nfib.com/ 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Landowners Should Be Compensated for Loss of Business in Eminent Domain Cases "This is about requiring the government to compensate landowners fairly in cases of eminent domain." https://ua.nfib.com/ 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Guardian Award Winners Recognized This year four legislators were selected to receive NFIB's highest legislative recognition for their efforts on behalf of our members. https://ua.nfib.com/ 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Senator Hewitt Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award The award recognizes legislators who have been strong advocates for small business. https://ua.nfib.com/ 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Small Business Asks DOL to Delay Its Controversial Overtime Rule NFIB today called on the Department of Labor to extend the Dec. 1 deadline for complying with its controversial overtime rule. https://ua.nfib.com/ 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 How Would a $15 Minimum Wage Impact Louisiana? Hundreds of thousands of jobs could disappear. https://ua.nfib.com/ 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Louisiana Struggles with Flooding Costs The state could pay 25 percent of federal disaster aid costs if FEMA request isn't approved. https://ua.nfib.com/ 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Will Medicaid Enrollment Blow Past Projections? Healthy Louisiana hit 73 percent of first-year enrollment estimate in three months. https://ua.nfib.com/ 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Matthew Davidson 'Find a way to turn strengths and interests into a profitable business,' Davidson advises. https://ua.nfib.com/ 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Small Biz Voter Brief: Labor NFIB releases its first in a series of Small Biz Voter briefs: what labor issues are affecting small businesses. https://ua.nfib.com/ 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Small Businesses Affected by the Floods Can Apply to ‘Rebirth Fund’ The Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund is offering "triage grants" to businesses affected by the August floods. https://ua.nfib.com/ 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Louisiana Is One of Worst States for Business Vote this fall to turn things around. https://ua.nfib.com/ 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 UPDATED: Resources for Small Businesses, Families Affected by the Louisiana Floods More parishes added to Louisiana's federal disaster declaration. https://ua.nfib.com/ 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000