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Small Business Majority testifies in opposition of allowing credit unions to purchase state banks

martes, febrero 25, 2025 | CO
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On February 25, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted written testimony in opposition to SB 25-080, legislation that would allow credit unions to purchase state banks with approval from the State Banking Board. This bill could have unintended consequences on small business lending in rural Colorado communities, especially for the small agricultural businesses that are the backbone of farming communities.
 

Small business owners urge Congress to prioritize small businesses through tax reform

martes, febrero 25, 2025 | National
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On February 25, the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition (SBTF) sent a petition to Capitol Hill signed by nearly 250 small business owners from across the country which urges Congress to prioritize small business growth and protect access to healthcare through targeted tax reform. The petition outlines how Congress can support small businesses by reforming the 199A pass-through deduction, expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC), extending the Affordable Care Act's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, and adopting commonsense revenue measures, such as raising the corporate tax rate.

Small Business Majority sends letter to House leadership in opposition to Republican budget resolution that would devastate small businesses

lunes, febrero 24, 2025 | National
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On February 24, Small Business Majority sent a letter to House leadership in opposition to the Republican budget resolution which outlines up to $2 trillion in spending cuts and makes way for upwards of $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that will largely benefit large corporations at the expense of small businesses. This destructive spending plan would cut funding for the programs that small businesses rely on everyday, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, Medicaid, and U.S. Department of Agriculture loan and grant programs that support rural businesses and farmers.

Small Business Majority submits written testimony on the importance of expanding access to capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses

viernes, febrero 21, 2025 | National
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On February 21, Small Business Majority submitted a Statement for the Record in response to a recent U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing titled “Driving Economic Growth: SBA Lending Programs and the Vital Role of Community Banks.” The statement emphasizes the need to protect Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act to enhance transparency in small business lending, expand access to small-dollar loans, and support the ongoing implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

Colorado small business owners testifies in support of paid family and medical leave

miércoles, febrero 19, 2025 | NM
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On February 19, Tracy DuCharme, owner of Color Me Mine in Colorado Springs, testified in support of House Bill 11 which would establish a paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico. She shared the positive impact of Colorado's paid family and medical leave program on both her employees and her business.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of tax incentives for employee-owned businesses

miércoles, febrero 19, 2025 | CO
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On February 19, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of House Bill 25-1021, legislation that would extend Colorado’s Employee Ownership Tax Credit to Establish or Expand through income tax year 2037. It would also increase the percentage of conversion or expansion costs that are eligible to be claimed for the credit from 50% to 75% beginning in tax year 2026.

 

Small Business Majority testifies in support of protections against deceptive pricing practices

miércoles, febrero 19, 2025 | CO
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On February 19, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of House Bill 25-1090, legislation that would provide greater transparency in pricing of goods, services and property for both consumers and small businesses, including common area maintenance (CAM) fees for small businesses.

 

New Mexico small business owner testifies in support of paid family and medical leave

miércoles, febrero 19, 2025 | NM
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On February 19, Kristen Worthington, owner of Worthington Farms, testified in support of House Bill 11 which would establish a state-run paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of changes to pharmacy benefit manager practices

martes, febrero 18, 2025 | CO
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On February 18, Small Business Majority Hunter Nelson testified in support of  House Bill 25-1094, legislation that would require Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to be compensated only through a flat fee on each transaction.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of regulating private equity acquisition of childcare centers

martes, febrero 18, 2025 | CO
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On February 18, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of HB25-1011, legislation that would protect Colorado's entrepreneurs, families and childcare small businesses from the negative impacts of an institutional investment entity acquiring a childcare center.

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