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NFIB/NY Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Budget Proposal
“New York’s small business owners are encouraged that the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal continues to promote fiscal responsibility and incorporates components of our small business agenda. “Governor Cuomo has rightfully focused on reducing New York’s sizable tax burden this year. … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business, Taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged economy, Regulatory Reform, small business, tax reform
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NFIB/NY Unveils 2014 Legislative Agenda
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today released an ambitious legislative session for next year that features tax and regulatory reforms to improve New York’s notoriously bad business climate and legal changes to eliminate predatory lawsuits. “An unprecedented level … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Regulations, Small Business, Taxes
Tagged economy, Energy Costs, Mandate Relief, Marcellus Shale, Minimum Wage, Regulatory Reform, tax reform, Taxes
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Another Disaster Headed for New Jersey, Other States. But Prevention Possible
First it was the Great Recession, then Hurricane Sandy and recently, a raging fire that destroyed a popular boardwalk. Now, weary New Jersey residents and business owners are being warned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to beware of scammers. … Continue reading
Posted in Big Labor, Election, New Jersey
Tagged economy, jobs, Minimum Wage, Research, unions
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Michigan: Support a federal balanced budget amendment
It is time for the states to step in and end the federal government’s failure to address the basic budgeting to which every citizen and small business must adhere. A process for doing just this was laid out by the … Continue reading
Your property rights in peril
Private property rights are a cornerstone of the American free enterprise system – indeed, one of the cornerstones of freedom guaranteed in our Constitution. Like many of our constitutional freedoms, however, citizens must remain ever vigilant to keep government at … Continue reading
Small business confidence: One step forward, two steps back
After gains in April and May, small business confidence sputtered in June as NFIB’s monthly economic Index dropped just under a point (0.9) and landed at 93.5, a crisis of confidence among job creators. I have written before about the inability of … Continue reading
Does Everybody Really Love Small Business?
Brace yourself. Here comes National Small Business Week. Originally a celebration to honor those of you who truly built your own businesses, this annual praise-fest is often hijacked by politicians who care little about what you do. Just listen closely … Continue reading
Posted in Small Business
Tagged economy, free enterprise, lawmakers, small business week, Taxes
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The feds: Everybody out of the pool!
You might notice that are not as many “mom and pop” hotels these days. An odd example of why can be found in just one of the regulations that the federal government imposes on a business in the name of … Continue reading
The State of Small Business in Michigan
While Michigan is on right track, federal policies are counterproductive The state’s leading advocate for small business owners presented the “State of Michigan Small Business” before the state House Commerce Committee. The presentation explored the common definitions and perceptions of … Continue reading
Helping the rich get richer – Why raising the minimum wage causes maximum harm to the poor
Why shouldn’t teenagers living at home with their well-to-do parents get a raise? Why shouldn’t highly paid union employees get a bump in pay? So what if poor people end up with no jobs, reduced hours and higher prices on … Continue reading
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