Alexis D'Amato, the government affairs director at Small Business Majority. D'Amato said that many small business owners struggle to secure capital.
Small Business News
07/14/2025 |
The Baltimore Sun
07/10/2025 |
Bloomberg
When an $80,000 tariff bill landed on her desk in May, Haley Pavone did what many small business owners might do: she froze hiring and added an online checkout fee to help cover the cost. Pavone, founder of California-based Pashion Footwear, which imports shoes from China, hasn’t moved production out of the country. Not because she hasn’t tried, but because, like many, it wasn’t a viable option.
07/10/2025 |
Senator Todd Young
“Legislation that creates more opportunities for small business owners to access the capital needed to start and grow a business would be a significant win for America’s entrepreneurs. Our research found that just one-third of small business owners who sought funding in the last year were able to secure it, and less than one-third said that they received sufficient funding. Until we address this shortfall between need and availability in small business lending, many of our nation’s small firms will struggle to get ahead,” said Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority John Arensmeyer.
07/10/2025 |
American Banker
But while the pushback against the CTA and the mandatory reporting requirements have been growing, not all small-business groups have been opposed. John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of the Small Business Majority wrote an op-ed in support of the CTA in 2021, when implementing regulations were first being developed, arguing that "owners of legitimate businesses have no issues putting their names on their company papers."
07/09/2025 |
Newsday
Cuts to Medicaid will also be devastating to our community and the families we care for. We are already facing a nationwide workforce crisis in early childhood education, and reducing Medicaid access will accelerate it.
07/07/2025 |
The Wall Street Journal
For Emilie Aries, who regularly traveled about 40 times a year as a consultant and keynote speaker, the fear of being unable to get emergency care was so great that she decided during her second pregnancy to stop traveling to states with bans. She had suffered a series of miscarriages before that. She said she lost tens of thousands of dollars in income because she wouldn’t travel to states such as Texas. “No amount of money is worth putting my life at risk. It’s a terrible position to be put in, quite frankly,” Aries said.
07/03/2025 |
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico small businesses should not be forced to pay for anyone else's tax cuts, particularly if it means losing access to health care. Lawmakers should reject cuts to Medicaid and instead focus on legislation that helps small businesses grow and thrive.
07/03/2025 |
San Francisco Chronicle
California small businesses should not be forced to pay for anyone else’s tax cuts, particularly if it means losing access to health care. Lawmakers should reject cuts to Medicaid and instead focus on legislation that helps small businesses grow and thrive.
07/03/2025 |
The Philadelphia Inquirer
That’s why I’m alarmed by Congress’ refusal so far to extend these expiring tax credits in its proposed budget plan. Without the enhanced tax credits, the crushing weight of the costs of health insurance threatens the future of small businesses like mine. I urge Congress to stand with small businesses and support the ACA’s enhanced tax credits so entrepreneurs like me can keep accessing health insurance.
07/02/2025 |
Go to Health!
A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families and the Small Business Majority outlines Medicaid’s role in industries like childcare, construction, restaurants, transportation, real estate and home health services.