New Hampshire Capitol Update
Director Bruce Berke reports on the latest developments in Concord.
View ArticleNew Hampshire Small Business Opposes Gas Tax Hike
Director Bruce Berke today said that NFIB members in New Hampshire don't believe the state should raise the gas tax in order to fund infrastructure projects.
View ArticleState Senator Meets with NFIB Members in Concord
Members of the NFIB Leadership Council met with State Senator Andy Sanborn on March 27th to discuss the 2013 legislative session.
View ArticleNH Small Business Optimism Going in Wrong Direction
Director Bruce Berke said that a new small business optimism survey shows a disconnect between what's happening in the stock market and what's happening on Main Street.
View ArticleElectronic Payment of Wages
NFIB New Hampshire has testified in favor of SB100, legislation allowing employers the option of electronic payroll payments.
View ArticleNFIB Applauds Senate Committee Budget Proposal that Doesn't Raise Taxes
Director Bruce Berke said today that a budget proposal from the Senate Finance Committee preserves the state's tax competitiveness by accelerating relief for small businesses.
View ArticleNH NFIB Disappointed in House Vote to Kill Paycheck Bill
Director Bruce Berke said today that small business owners are disappointed in the House for voting to kill legislation allowing employers to choose their own payroll systems.
View ArticleSenate Committee Rejects House Tax Reform Delays
The Senate Finance Committee voted down the House's position to delay the tax reform scheduled to take effect July 1, 2013.
View ArticleNH House Opposes Electronic Payment of Wages Bill
An effort to allow employers to pay their employees via electronic deposits or debit-like payroll cards without a supplemental paper check failed in the House.
View ArticleNFIB/NH Urges Full Senate to Adopt Budget with No New Taxes
Director Bruce Berke today urged the full Senate to adopt a version of the budget released by committee last week that would not raise new taxes and accelerate an important tax break for start-up and...
View ArticleSmall Business Applauds Budget that Includes Relief for Start-ups
Director Bruce Berke today congratulated the Legislature for passing a budget that maintains New Hampshire's competitive position by creating tax relief for small companies.
View ArticleBusiness Celebrates Several Legislative Victories in 2013
The House Business Caucus, led by Representative Laurie Sanborn, recently highlighted some of the key legislation they fought to pass during the 2013 legislative session in New Hampshire.
View ArticleSmall Business Leads Coalition for Federal Tax Reform
NFIB this morning announced a new coalition for federal tax reform that will focus on effective tax rates instead of technical changes that would leave out most small businesses.
View ArticleNFIB Says Obama's "Grand Bargain" Leaves Out Small Biz
Director Bruce Berke today said that President Obama's "Grand Bargain," which would cut taxes for corporations, would leave out most employers in New Hampshire.
View ArticleNFIB Worried by Anthem Decision to Exclude Obamacare Exchanges
Director Bruce Berke reacted today to the announcement that Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and nearly a dozen other hospitals are refusing to serve individuals and small businesses who get their...
View ArticleNFIB/NH Urges Congress to Back Shaheen on Obamacare
Director Bruce Berke today urged the rest of New Hampshire's congressional delegation to back Senator Jeanne Shaheen in her effort to convince the White House to revisit the enrollment deadline and...
View ArticleRegister Today: What Obamacare Implementation Means for Your Business
The employer mandate may have been delayed for a year but as a business owner there are still steps you need to take to avoid costly penalties. NFIB is offering an exclusive presentation on making...
View ArticleNH NFIB: Shop Small this Saturday
Director Bruce Berke is urging New Hampshire residents to participate this weekend in Small Business Saturday.
View ArticleNew Hampshire Small Business Owners Attend NFIB Healthcare Seminar
The National Federation of Independent Business New Hampshire hosted a healthcare seminar regarding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Manchester and was sponsored by Clark Insurance.
View ArticleNFIB Urges Shaheen, Ayotte to Vote Against Minimum Wage
Director Bruce Berke today urged US senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte to vote against an aggressive minimum wage bill being pushed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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