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Though President Bush already expanded the Family Medical Leave Act earlier this year, the burdensome regulation has been rearing its head in Washington and in several states recently. NFIB strongly opposes mandates like paid sick leave because they force small business owners to implement policies that may not be in the best interest of the business–or its employees.

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Soaring fuel and energy costs rank second only to the cost of healthcare among the problems facing small business owners, according to one of several surveys by the National Federation of Independent Business, Arkansas’ leading small business association.

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Soaring fuel and energy costs rank second only to the cost of healthcare among the problems facing small business owners, according to one of several surveys by the National Federation of Independent Business, Kansas’ leading small business association.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a public hearing July 22 in Kansas City, Mo., regulatory complaint and enforcement. This is your chance to speak out on regulatory issues affecting you.

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In a move that left the Capitol stunned, Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno informed colleagues of his intention to retire from the Senate during the final hours of this year’s session.

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Please join NFIB/Utah in discussing with Sen. Bob Bennett issues that impact small business. There is no registration fee and the discussion is open to all small business owners and their employees.

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A special Town Hall on the most pressing issues facing small business owners will be held in Ogden on June 30 with U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett. The Eccles Community Arts Center event is being hosted by the Utah office of the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s leading small business association.

Original post by Hawaii Small-Business News From NFIB and software by Elliott Back

The Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill (S.6385A/A.395A) which will increase access to the state’s Healthy-NY program. This move will help small businesses and their workers access affordable, basic health insurance. Presently, a small business is not eligible for Healthy-NY if it has offered health insurance coverage in the previous twelve months. For too many small employers, the rising cost of health insurance has forced them to drop coverage, and present law forces them into limbo for a year. No employer should be forced into that situation. This legislation lifts the “crowd out” provision and increase access to this program for employers and their workers.

Original post by Hawaii Small-Business News From NFIB and software by Elliott Back

“The Senate’s action to increase access to the state’s Healthy-NY program will help employers and their workers access affordable, basic health insurance. Presently, a small business is not eligible for Healthy-NY if it has offered health insurance coverage in the previous 12 months. For too many small employers, the rising cost of health insurance has forced them to drop coverage, and present law forces them into limbo for a year. No employer should be forced into that situation. This legislation would lift the “crowd out” provision and increase access to this program for employers and their workers.”

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NFIB members from all over the country gathered in Washington, D.C., June 8-11 for the 2008 National Small Business Summit to meet with lawmakers, talk about important legislative issues and network with fellow small business owners. If you weren’t able to attend this year, we’ve gathered the highlights for you. See what you missed.

Original post by Hawaii Small-Business News From NFIB and software by Elliott Back