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Small Business Majority testifies in support of HB25-1297

jueves, abril 24, 2025 | CO
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On April 24, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified before the Colorado House Finance Committee on HB25-1297, legislation that would increase funding available to the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise to sustain the positive relief from the Reinsurance Program, to continue covering Coloradans through the OmniSalud program and to provide subsidies to low-income Coloradans. 

Small Business Majority submits written testimony on impact of sweeping tariffs on small businesses

viernes, abril 18, 2025 | National
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On April 18, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record in response to an April 8th Senate Finance Committee hearing with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer titled “The President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda.” The statement underscores how sweeping, unpredictable tariffs have directly harmed small businesses across the country, fueling uncertainty on Main Street. Small Business Majority submitted a similar statement in response to the April 9th House Ways & Means Committee hearing with Ambassador Greer. 

Small Business Majority sends a letter Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee in support of HB 1094

miércoles, abril 16, 2025 | CO
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On April 16, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson sent a letter to Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Kyle Mullica and Vice Chair Dafna Michaelson Jenet urging them to support House Bill 1094 to rein in the price of prescription drugs.

Small Business Majority supports disaster recovery assistance for California small businesses

martes, abril 15, 2025 | CA
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Small Business Majority wrote to the California Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of AB 265, the California Small Business Recovery Fund Act. This legislation addresses a critical gap in disaster recovery assistance for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are disproportionately affected by severe weather events and other declared states of emergency

Small Business Majority and partners support protecting small businesses from deceptive and abusive lending practices

martes, abril 15, 2025 | CA
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CAMEO Network, The Responsible Business Lending Coalition and Small Business Majority submitted a letter to the California Senate Judiciary Committee in support for Senate Bill 825 (Limón/Grayson). This bill clarifies that the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) retains the authority under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) to enforce protections against deceptive or abusive practices, even for individuals or entities otherwise exempt from the CCFPL due to holding certain licenses.

Small Business Majority supports legislation to address rising healthcare costs in California

martes, abril 15, 2025 | CA
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Small Business Majority sent a letter to the California Senate Rules Committee in support of AB 1415, which strengthens the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) ability to keep up with trends in the healthcare market and address rising healthcare costs. We thank you for championing this legislation.

Small Business Majority submits written testimony highlighting the importance of tax relief for Main Street amid growing economic uncertainty

lunes, abril 14, 2025 | National
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On April 14, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record in response to a recent joint House and Senate Small Business Committee hearing titled “Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses.” Our statement urges Congress to reform the 199A pass-through deduction to deliver more meaningful tax relief for small businesses, particularly as they face increasing economic uncertainty from the administration’s unpredictable rollout of global tariffs. 
 

Small Business Majority and nearly 20 business organizations send letter opposing SBA’s decision to slash workforce by 43%

lunes, abril 14, 2025 | National
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On April 14, Small Business Majority, joined by nearly 20 business organizations nationwide, sent a letter to the administration expressing concerns about the SBA’s recent decision to cut its workforce by 43%, which represents roughly 2,700 employees nationwide.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of reducing credit card swipe fees

lunes, abril 14, 2025 | CO
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On April 14, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter testified in support of  HB25-1282, legislation that would prohibit payment credit card networks from charging certain predatory swipe fees and engaging in certain predatory swipe fee practices.

Small Business Majority Supports Transparency in Facility Fees in Texas

viernes, abril 11, 2025 | TX
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Today, Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash, submitted a letter of support for HB 2556, which would support entrepreneurs across the state by addressing unfair and abusive facility fees. Business owners are busy enough, which is why billing should be clear and transparent to save business owners time. This will allow business owners to get back to focusing on their business rather than spending hours figuring out their medical bills. 

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