Legislative Updates

Small Businesses Under Pressure: Debit Card Fee Battles and Independent Contractor Policy Changes

Legislative Update Two federal policy shifts are putting new pressure on small business owners this year — one targeting the fees they pay every time a customer swipes a debit card, and the other rewriting the rules for hiring independent contractors. Both have direct implications for... Continue Reading

When Industries Face Pressure: Federal Heat Rules and Shipping Liability Challenges

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’re going to talk about how federal regulations and court decisions are creating new challenges for small businesses and the shipping... Continue Reading

When Regulations Clash: Free Speech Rights and Environmental Policies Facing Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’re going to explore how legal challenges surrounding free speech protections and environmental regulations are impacting small... Continue Reading

When Policies Shift: Tax Relief and Unionization Mandates Facing Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how proposed federal tax relief and major labor legislation are shaping the future of small businesses. Efforts to expand... Continue Reading

When Pressures Rise: Workplace Regulations and Economic Uncertainty Facing Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how proposed federal workplace regulations, such as the OSHA heat standard, and declining small business optimism are... Continue Reading

When Regulations Expand: Workplace Mandates and Tax Challenges Impacting Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how expanding federal workplace regulations and new state tax laws are increasing costs and creating legal challenges for... Continue Reading

When Health Markets Shift: Competition and Legislative Solutions for Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how rising health care costs and the push for more competition and new legislation are affecting what small businesses pay... Continue Reading

When Policies Change: Banking Fees & Environmental Regulation Impacts on Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how legal challenges involving banking fees and environmental regulations are shaping the costs and operations for small... Continue Reading

When Regulations Shift: Federal Reporting and Supreme Court Impacts on Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore how federal regulations and court decisions are shaping small present day businesses. Repeal Beneficial Ownership... Continue Reading

When Costs Rise: The Impact of Wage Hikes and Energy Prices on Small Businesses

Hello and welcome to the legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’ll explore the effects of minimum wage increases and rising energy costs on small businesses. Minimum Wage Hikes Impact Small... Continue Reading

Protecting Small Business: Addressing Predatory Lawsuits and the REPAIR Act

Hello and welcome to the new legislative, regulatory, and tax section. My name is Amelia Mann, and I’m the new legislative and tax liaison for CEO. Today, we’re going to explore frivolous and predatory lawsuits and how they are crippling small businesses, and an opinion article with... Continue Reading