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March 17, 2025

Vermont Considers More Energy Tax Schemes

Vermont policymakers are again considering new energy taxes, this time in the form of a “Cap-And-Invest” program (CAI) and a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

March 14, 2025

Vermont Capitol Update

Vermonters and Lawmakers Rally to Repeal Clean Heat Tax.

March 5, 2025

KEY VOTES: NFIB Supports Bills to Make Energy More Affordable

NFIB expressed support for two bills that would reduce small business costs by ensuring energy is affordable and reliable. Share your small business regulation story!

March 4, 2025

NFIB Advocates for PA Small Businesses During Legislative Meetings

NFIB’s Greg Moreland testified before committee members on small business issues

March 3, 2025

Can Vermont Small Businesses Afford A 60 Cent Heat Tax?

Despite a $1 Billion price tag, some lawmakers in Montpelier are still pushing a heat tax.

March 3, 2025

Vermont Capitol Update

The pace of action in Montpelier started to pick up in February, with lawmakers introducing hundreds of new bills and committees starting discussions on some of the major issues facing the state. Governor Phil Scott also continued his push to roll back expensive energy mandates, reform school funding, and (hopefully) rein in property tax increases.

March 3, 2025

Rhode Island Capitol Update

This week, NFIB provided opposition testimony to two pieces of legislation that will impact small businesses on healthcare and energy.

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March 3, 2025

Beacon Hill Updates

Energy Bills Continue to Rise.

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February 27, 2025

NFIB Supports Passage of Legislation to Repeal Regulations Restricting Gas Appliances

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, commends lawmakers for passing H.J. Res. 20.

February 27, 2025

Small Businesses Applaud Passage of Resolution to Lower Energy Costs on Main Street

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, commends lawmakers for passing H.J. Res. 35.

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February 7, 2025

Vermont PUC Releases Cost Estimate for Clean Heat Standard

PUC estimates 58 cent per gallon hike under “Clean Heat”

February 4, 2025

New England Energy Rates & Your Small Business

This exclusive event gave NFIB members the chance to ask questions and get answers about the future of our energy system.

February 4, 2025

Maine Capitol Update

“NFIB believes lawmakers should follow the budgeting approach used by many small businesses and families, an approach that prioritizes aligning spending with available revenues and income.”

February 3, 2025

Vermont Capitol Update

In his budget address and other public comments, Governor Phil Scott called on Vermont lawmakers to roll back expensive and controversial parts of recently enacted climate change laws. Specifically, Scott called for eliminating the ability for special interest groups to file lawsuits under the 2020 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).

January 27, 2025

NFIB California Main Street Minute, January 27-31

Bills on mortgage forbearance, excluding tips from income taxes, and defanging the Low the Carbon Fuel Standard starting on their legislative journey

January 15, 2025

NFIB to Congress: Advance the Small Business Growth Agenda

NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization released a “Small Business Growth Agenda for the 119th Congress,

January 13, 2025

NFIB Releases 2025 Legislative Priorities in New York

December 23, 2024

Are You Ready for the Start of Session? The Colorado General Assembly Convenes Soon!

Download the NFIB Engage App today to stay up to date with legislation that will impact your business at the state or federal level.

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December 22, 2024

NFIB California Main Street Minute, December 23-27

Are Energy, Auto Insurance Costs set to Rise–Again?

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December 19, 2024

NFIB Urges Support for Small Businesses During Holiday Season and Beyond

Small Business Saturday helped start the holiday shopping season, but that was only the beginning.

December 3, 2024

NFIB Highlights Top Small Business Priorities as 2025 Nears

NFIB highlights top legislative priorities for the next two months. Congress can proactively provide relief to small businesses if they act now.

December 2, 2024

NFIB Virtual Event: New Mexico Legislative Preview

The New Mexico Legislature will convene on January 21, 2025, where among other issues, we anticipate lawmakers will consider several bills that could increase the cost of doing business in the state.