Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is recognized as the lifeforce of a thriving and inclusive economy in California. The state’s 4.2 million small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses in the state, and they employ 7 million residents–nearly half of all California employees.
Policy Statements
Browse the full list of our regulatory comments and legislative testimony below, or filter by state or national to view our federal and state-based policy work.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Pennsylvania. The state is comprised of more than 1.1 million small businesses employing 2.5 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
On February 10, Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the North Carolina House Committee on the Judiciary in support of HB 45. This legsilation would give North Carolinians a fair chance and help expand the state’s skilled workforce by making it easier for entrepreneurs and jobseekers to obtain occupational licenses.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
On February 10, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Missouri House Committee on Economic Development in support for Clean Slate Missouri (HB 953), common-sense legislation that would grow Missouri’s workforce, strengthen the economy and support the thousands of small business owners across the state.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 |
On February 5, Small Business Majority submitted a statement for the record to the House Committee on Financial Services which cautioned Congress against pursuing legislative efforts to repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Minnesota. The state is comprised of more than 545,000 small businesses employing 1.2 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Texas. The state is comprised of more than 3.3 million small businesses employing 4.9 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 |
On January 29, 2025, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation urging them to pass legislation extending the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that make health insurance more affordable for entrepreneurs and their employees.
Monday, January 27, 2025 |
On January 27, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash testified before the New Mexico House Health & Human Services Committee in support of HB 11 “Paid Family and Medical Leave Act," which would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program in New Mexico.
Friday, January 24, 2025 |
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Colorado. The state’s more than 715,00 small businesses employ 1.1 million people, accounting for 99.5% of all businesses in Colorado.
