Press Releases

Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Statement by Bianca Blomquist, California Policy Director & Northern California Outreach Director of Small Business Majority, praising the California Senate Budget Committee's proposal to cut taxes for small businesses

"We are thrilled that Senate Democrats have released a plan to provide meaningful tax cuts to our state's small businesses. Under the 'Protect our Progress' budget plan, small businesses that file as C corporations will reduce their taxes by 25% by lowering the current flat corporate tax rate on the first $1.5 million of taxable income. This proposal would be a boon to our state's innovators and job creators. We know that many of our smallest and most vulnerable small businesses are still struggling to overcome challenges stemming from the pandemic.

Topic(s):
Access to Capital, Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on confirming the next U.S. Labor Secretary

“We are pleased that the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Julie Su to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. We continue to support Acting Secretary Su in this role and remain confident that she is well-equipped to lead the Department. 

Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on today’s nomination hearing and the need to confirm Julie Su as the next Secretary of Labor

“After today’s nomination hearing in the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, we are confident in Acting Secretary Su’s ability to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 13, 2023

FTC Chair Lina Khan joins Small Business Majority for a listening session on the harm non-compete agreements inflict on small business growth and entrepreneurship

Washington, D.C. – Today, Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined Small Business Majority, small business owners, and business organizations for a listening session to discuss the negative impact of non-compete agreements on small businesses. The FTC has proposed to ban most non-compete agreements citing that they impede free and fair entrepreneurship, reduce competition, suppress wages and keep innovative ideas from breaking into the market.

Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on negative impact of ruling that would require entrepreneurs and small business employees to pay out of pocket for some preventive and wellness services

“We are deeply disappointed by Judge Reed O’Connor’s ruling in favor of undermining the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by allowing insurers to no longer cover some preventive care services at no cost. 

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on confirming the next SBA Deputy Administrator

"After more than two years of needless obstruction, we are pleased that the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has voted to approve Dilawar Syed's nomination as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on President Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 and its impact on small business owners

"Today, President Biden proposed a budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that builds on the progress from the last two years and supports investments in the small business ecosystem.

Topic(s):
Access to Capital, Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Government Accountability, Job Creation, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on what the nomination of Julie Su could mean for small businesses

“We are pleased to see President Biden's intention to move forward with the nomination of Julie Su as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor following the resignation of Secretary Marty Walsh. We believe Deputy Su is well-equipped to lead the Department because she has direct experience with the role and has been a champion for small business employers and their employees. 

Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Latest poll highlights support for Clean Slate policies to expand Texas' small business candidate pool

Austin, Texas — Today, Small Business Majority released state-specific poll data that reveals bipartisan support for criminal justice reforms at the state and federal levels, which includes Clean Slate policies that will address persistent workforce challen

Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on President Biden’s State of the Union address and new polling highlighting small businesses’ top priorities for policymakers

“The president’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is an opportunity for this administration to highlight efforts to sustain long-term recovery for the small business community. Since small businesses are the engines of our nation’s economy, the record-level growth in small business creation and applications is particularly exciting. We hope that President Biden will amplify this momentum and utilize today’s SOTU to address additional resources small businesses need to sustain a robust business ecosystem that could promote a thriving economy. 

Topic(s):
Access to Capital, Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Government Accountability, Healthcare, Workforce Issues

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