Massachusetts Small-Business News from NFIB

Director Bill Vernon reports on Governor Patrick's budget address, which seeks to raise taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Director Bill Vernon reports on legislation that would regulate the level of nursing staff in hospitals and how it would affect health care costs.

Director Bill Vernon today said the Governor deserves credit for introducing a budget with some savings, but its big tax increase proves that they're still not getting it in Boston.

Director Bill Vernon said this evening that Governor Patrick's State of the State speech was remarkable for how little it focused on job losses and the slow economy.

Thanks to a resolution produced by Director Bill Vernon, the Massachusetts House today declared the first weekend after Thanksgiving "Small Business Weekend."

The Massachusetts House recently declared Small Business Weekend. Click here to read the resolution.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

Director Bill Vernon said lawmakers did the right thing recently by freezing the Unemployment Insurance rates, but that they had better focus on long-term reforms to fix the structural imbalances in the system.

Business owners near the Cape: you and your guests can join Senator Brown for a breakfast meeting where the focus is on small business issues. RSVP now to hear an update on federal issues that could impact your business and to share your concerns face to face.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

Director Bill Vernon is urging shoppers this weekend to visit local merchants as an alternative to the crowded malls.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

NFIB members can submit nominations for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship.

Director Bill Vernon said that small businesses may finally get resolution to the health care issue because of the Supreme Court's decision to take the NFIB case against Obamacare.

Director Bill Vernon today urged lawmakers to adopt measures that would clarify the definition of independent contracts and exempt from treble damages firms that violate wage laws in good faith.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.

State Director Bill Vernon reports on recent legislative developments in Boston.