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NFIB Comment Ahead of Governor Lamont’s State of the State Address
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Huge win for U.S. #smallbusinesses! #NFIB thanks @USTreasury @SecScottBessent and @POTUS for freeing millions of law-abiding U.S. #smallbusinesses from the national Beneficial Ownership registry, protecting their privacy and securing billions in small business regulatory relief. Now, Congress needs to repeal the invasive mandate altogether or make the administration’s final BOI rule law!

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The #NFIB July Small Business Economic Trends survey showed the highest level of optimism since August 2025. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, eight increased, and two decreased. Hiring plans contributed most to the rise in the Index. Read the full report here: https://t.co/1jBWrkWdux

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The 20% Small Business Tax Deduction has been permanent for over one year, and it has made a huge difference for owners nationwide. Hear what NFIB members are able to do for their small business and employees and learn more: https://t.co/oAsDJo0MZq

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ICYMI: NFIB Director of Federal Government Relations Josh McLeod wrote an op-ed in Washington Examiner calling on Congress to repeal the invasive Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement. While commending President Trump for protecting American #smallbusinesses.

Read the full press release and parts of the op-ed here: https://t.co/4UqMS9ytJu

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.@Forbes cites #NFIB’s June jobs report in an article on skills gaps in the labor market. Read the full report for more data here: https://t.co/Fh8pntB3vB

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#SmallBusinesses propel our nation’s economy. In a @DCExaminer opinion article, #NFIB President Brad Close explores the historic contributions from small businesses and how big government limits their ability to grow, hire, and give back.

Read it here: https://t.co/jQFOuecd8u

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.@WSJ covers the #NFIB #SmallBusiness Optimism Index, quoting: “Lower fuel costs provide welcome relief for businesses as well as consumers, with firms anticipating improved operating conditions over the next six months.” Read the article at the link: https://t.co/bvptk83Z5c

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The Supreme Court officially ended its 2025-2026 term on June 30, and NFIB participated in five #Small business cases involving property owner rights and state tort lawsuits. Learn more about the outcomes: https://t.co/6jAsORTUBC

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#NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade joined @BloombergTV to share data from NFIB’s June Small Business Economic Trends report. Watch the interview here: https://t.co/qcePTCqevL

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LISTEN: A new episode of the #SmallBusinessRundown discusses the new energy survey from @NFIBResearch and examines how increasing energy costs affect #smallbusiness.

(rate and review) https://t.co/auqJfMP0vV

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NFIB's Director of Federal Government Relations, Josh McLeod, is quoted in Federal Newswire on NFIB’s coalition letter urging the U.S. Treasury to delete all #smallbusiness Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) and expedite a final rule.

Read here: https://t.co/b6HCznS39C

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#NFIB's Small Business Economic Trends report is cited in @SmallBizTrends: "The NFIB #SmallBusiness Optimism Index climbed to 99.5 in December—0.5 points higher than November, and above its 52-year average of 98. This uptick reflects a growing belief among business owners that better conditions lie ahead, driven primarily by falling cost pressures and an improved outlook for capital investments."

Read more here: https://t.co/mrQ73LloMW

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#NFIB released a statement on the latest credit card anti-trust settlement highlighting the need for further action to protect Main Street from anti-competitive rate setting.

Read it here: https://t.co/LAAXJBdecB

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.@WSJ reports on the latest Small Business Economic Trends report, quoting #NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg about #smallbusiness optimism.

More from the survey: https://t.co/fzhjdxkmC1

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“The National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 point to 98.2, according to figures released Tuesday. Five of the 10 components that make up the gauge decreased while four improved,” reports @Bloomberg.

The October Small Business Economic Trends data is now available: https://t.co/2qeCOHAjAT

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NFIB’s Small Business and Technology survey is cited in an article on AI and small business: “A June 2025 survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that just 48% of solopreneurs and 58% of businesses with one to nine employees were familiar with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for business operations or their industry."

More: https://t.co/iWklvuts75

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OUT NOW: NFIB's October #smallbusiness Jobs Report found that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October. Before August, the last time unfilled job openings hit 32% was in December 2020.

More from the report:
https://t.co/XbzNNB8see

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The #NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell two points to 98.8, while the uncertainty index climbed seven points. Labor quality and taxes were top issues for #smallbusinessowners through September.

Learn more: https://t.co/sIgeOImcjF

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Small business supports the SHIELD Act to stop striking workers from receiving unemployment benefits. An opinion piece for @thecentersquare covers labor challenges and how Congress can act now to protect #smallbusinesses.

Learn more: https://t.co/zy6CFP2rn5