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

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 financial regulations and labor policy changes are creating new challenges for small businesses across the... Continue Reading

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted06/1/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted05/18/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted05/4/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted04/27/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted04/20/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted04/13/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted04/6/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted03/30/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted03/23/2026


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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted03/16/2026


Protecting Small Business: Addressing Predatory Lawsuits and the REPAIR Act
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

Postedby Amelia Mann
Date posted03/9/2026