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NFIB/NY to US Senators: Higher Federal Minimum Wage Would be Setback for New York
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today put US senators on notice that their votes Wednesday on whether to raise the federal minimum wage by 37 percent will count heavily among small business owners in New York. “New York … Continue reading
Albany’s Small Business Problem
In a town where superlatives flow unabated, perhaps at no greater intensity than the days that follow a state budget deal, its time for a reality check. Albany has a small business problem. This is not a new problem that … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business, Taxes
Tagged Minimum Wage, Regulatory Reform, small business news, tax reform, Taxes
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Why does NFIB oppose raising the minimum wage?
This is a question I often hear from people who don’t own small businesses and occasionally get from an entrepreneur who wonders why we take such a position. Sometimes they follow with another question: “Why don’t you want to help … Continue reading
New Year, Important Changes for NY’s Small Businesses
As the the calendar flipped to 2014, many important changes went into effect. Is your small business up to date? Minimum Wage On December 31, 2013, the minimum wage in New York State increased to $8.00. For most employees, … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Small Business
Tagged Minimum Wage, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation
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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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We’ll Keep Fighting
On behalf of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), I would like to thank all of our members and supporters who joined the campaign against the Constitutional Amendment to raise the minimum wage. It’s been a sometimes lonely fight … Continue reading
Posted in New Jersey
Tagged Constitutional amendment, Governor Chris Christie, Minimum Wage, small business
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Election Day is Nov. 5: Download Your NFIB/New Jersey Voter Guide Today
Download your NFIB/New Jersey Voter Guide Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and we want to make sure that you feel prepared to make decisions that will benefit your small business when you enter the voting booth. As a member … Continue reading
Posted in Election, New Jersey
Tagged Ballot Question #2, Job Growth, jobs, Minimum Wage, NFIB, small business, unemployment, voter guides
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Beware the Minimum Wage Masquerade
Imagine a policy that would destroy thousands of jobs dressed up for Halloween as way to help workers. Something really scary masquerading as something innocent. That’s Ballot Question #2, a constitutional question seeking to mandate an increase in the minimum … Continue reading
Posted in Big Labor, Election, New Jersey
Tagged Big Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, department of labor, Halloween, jobs, Minimum Wage, New Jersey, Wage
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Earn more cash
Who doesn’t want more cash? The unions certainly do, which is why they’re backing a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage every year, automatically, forever. If only it were that simple. But the money to pay higher wages has … Continue reading
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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