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NFIB on Chamber Report: Don’t Pop the Champagne Corks Yet
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report that ranks New York 10th in the nation in economic performance. Now, New York rarely, if ever, receives good marks in the areas of taxes, regulatory and business climate, etc. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Minimum Wage, Regulatory Reform
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NFIB/NJ Member Joe Olivo Appears on MSNBC to Debate Minimum Wage
New Jersey printer Joe Olivo, a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), appeared Sunday on national television opposite Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Il), to debate legislation that would raise the national minimum wage nearly 40 percent. “My … Continue reading
Headlines, Recaps and Statements…
This week I had the fortunate opportunity to spend some time in Washington DC with small business owners from across the country. It truly was a tremendous event for NFIB and the voice of small business was ringing in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandate Relief, Minimum Wage, small business news
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Minimum Wage Hike More Than A “Philosophical Discussion”
Today Governor Cuomo described the contested debate on hiking New York’s minimum wage as a “philosophical discussion”, and the more I have thought about this, the more troubled I have become. While political ideology rules the roost in the hallowed … Continue reading
Minimum Wage – The “Albany Dance” Begins
With comments offered yesterday, Governor Cuomo has reaffirmed his “conceptual” support for a hike in New York’s minimum wage and so the “Albany Dance” of negotiations presumably begins. Throughout this debate, NFIB has remained committed to our members and the … Continue reading
Small Business Day Roundup!
There was no lack of small business news yesterday in Albany, as over 130 business owners representing 17 business organizations met with lawmakers to discuss many of the key issues they face today. From the ongoing (and escalating) debate regarding … Continue reading
A Quiet Week?
For some, this week was quiet. For NFIB in New York, not so much. Minimum Wage Momentum The talk continues to revolve around raising New York’s minimum wage. What started, on Monday, as an issue that some lawmakers were kicking … Continue reading
Minimum Wage Issue Simmering in New York
Over the weekend, Senator Klein released a report waxing poetic on all the benefits a hike in New York’s minimum wage would bring to businesses, workers and the State’s economy. I have discussed the minimum wage issue from time to … Continue reading
As the Final Budget Deal Looms…Resist Efforts To Hike Minimum Wage!
In yesterday’s New York Post, two NFIB/NY members were quoted prominently in an article describing the realities of a minimum wage hike on small businesses. As I and other partners have been saying for the past few months, this will … Continue reading
NY Post Calls Minimum Wage Hike A “Job Killer”
Today’s New York Post editorial page reiterates many of the key points I made yesterday regarding a minimum wage hike! Are legislators listening?
