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Blacklidge Gets NFIB Endorsement

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Blacklidge’s momentum in the race for House District 69 continues to grow with
the state’s largest small business group calling him the best choice for District 69.

The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Save America’s Free Enterprise (SAFE) Trust Political Action Committee. Blacklidge, a Republican, is seeking the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Blacklidge was also recently endorsed by Associated Industries of Florida PAC (AIFPAC), another influential pro-business group. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Gets NFIB Endorsement

Small Business Applauds Passage of Direct Primary Care

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Below is a statement from Bill Herrle, National Federation of Independent Business/Florida Executive Director, on the passage of HB 37 on Direct Primary Care:

“NFIB applauds the passage of House Bill 37, which will dramatically lower healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes across Florida.

“HB 37 opens the door for small business owners to contract directly with primary care doctors and pay a manageable monthly fee that would give their employees access to primary care. It will save small business owners in healthcare costs while allowing them to increase their benefits and connect their employees and their families with primary care services.

“Direct primary care is a disruptive innovation. It breaks the mold of the conventional healthcare delivery system and streamlines primary care delivery, allowing doctors to spend more time with patients and patients to spend less money for quality care. It makes primary care about the doctor-patient relationship.

“We thank the leadership of the Florida Legislature, Senator Tom Lee and Representative Danny Burgess for seizing this opportunity to embrace this innovative healthcare model and deliver real healthcare reform to Floridians.”

NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at NFIB.com/FL.  

Small Business Applauds Passage of Business Identity Theft Protections

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Below is a statement from Bill Herrle, National Federation of Independent Business/Florida Executive Director, on the passage of HB 661 on Business Filings:

“NFIB applauds the passage of HB 661, which will protect small business owners from becoming the victims of fraud.

“This bill requires the Division of Corporations to notify business owners when changes have been made to their corporate filings without their knowledge or approval. This will provide significant protections for small business owners against fraudulent activities and will go a long way toward thwarting the rising problem of business identify theft.”

Statement on Passage of 2/3 Majority Vote to Raise Taxes & Fees

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Below is a statement from Bill Herrle, National Federation of Independent Business/Florida Executive Director, on the passage of HJR 7001:

“Small business owners applaud the Florida Legislature for passing HJR 7001 to increase the threshold required to raise taxes and fees.

“By overwhelming majority, small business owners support this resolution. If it’s harder to raise taxes and fees, small business owners will keep more of their hard-earned dollars and be able to make even greater contributions to the economy.

“We thank Governor Rick Scott, Senator Kelli Stargel and Representative Tom Leek for leading the charge to pass this good resolution for the future of Florida’s economy.”

Small Business Applauds Business Rent Tax Cut

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Please find below a statement from Tim Nungesser, NFIB/Florida Legislative Director, on the passage of the Florida House’s tax package in the House Ways and Means Committee:

“NFIB applauds the Florida House for including a cut in the business rent tax as part of their tax package today.

“This burdensome unique-to-Florida tax comes directly out of Florida business owners’ bottom lines. Lowering this tax shows that the House recognizes the important contributions small business owners make to our economy. When small business owners get to keep more of their hard-earned money, they reinvest that money into their businesses and their communities.

“Alleviating the tax burden from the business rent tax will go a long way toward helping small business owners continue to create jobs and grow our economy, and we thank Chairman Renner for his leadership on behalf of small business owners.”

NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at NFIB.com/FL.  

Small Business Endorses John Newstreet

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The National Federation of Independent Business, Florida’s leading small business association, today announced its endorsement of John Newstreet in House District 44. The endorsements was made by the NFIB Florida PAC, which is comprised exclusively of NFIB members.
“John’s experience working with small business owners demonstrates his commitment pro-business priorities like cutting regulations and improving our economy, and we’re confident that he will be the best representative for our members in House District 44,” Executive Director Bill Herrle said.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and of our economic recovery. So I am honored to receive the endorsement of the state’s large organization that represents the interests of small businesses in Florida,” Newstreet said.
The NFIB Florida PAC endorsement is based on a candidate’s interviews and position regarding key small business issues including healthcare, taxes, tort, labor, and regulatory issues. The endorsement brings the considerable grassroots support of more than 10,000 of Florida’s small businesses.

Small Business: Include Workers’ Comp in Special Session

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Statement from Bill Herrle, NFIB/Florida Executive Director, on the need to address workers’ compensation reform during special session:
“We’ve asked Governor Scott, President Negron and Speaker Corcoran to include workers’ compensation reform in the special session.
“Jobs are at stake. The Senate and House were very close to an agreement that could have delivered significant savings to the job creators of Florida during session – we owe it to business owners to finish the job now that we have the chance.”
NFIB’s Letter on Special Session

Gov. Scott Signs Business Rent Tax Cut

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Statement on Gov. Scott’s signing of the tax package HB 7109 today by Bill Herrle, National Federation of Independent Business/Florida’s Executive Director:
“Today’s signing of HB 7109 shows that small business comes first.
“The business rent tax reduction accounts for two-thirds of the overall cut in the package – that’s a significant show of support for small business and an indication that the Florida Legislature is serious about working toward fully repealing this burdensome tax.
“Gov. Scott has long been a proponent of reducing the unfair business rent tax, and we applaud him for his work to push this over the finish line and put money back into the hands of business owners and their employees.”

NFIB Supports Amendments to Workers’ Comp Bill

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Statement on HB7085 on Workers’ Compensation by National Federation of Independent Business/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle:

“NFIB is pleased to support the amendments filed this afternoon on House Bill 7085 on workers’ compensation, which will be heard tomorrow in the House Commerce Committee.
“Small business owners are glad to see that the Florida House has stepped up its game and is addressing the primary cost driver of attorneys’ fees. Bringing forward these amendments demonstrates their commitment to controlling attorneys’ fees and their recognition of how important fixing workers’ compensation is to the Florida economy.”

Small Business Announces 2017 Legislative Agenda

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The National Federation of Independent Business/Florida today announced its 2017 Legislative Priorities, with workers’ comp reform, business tax relief, tort reform and modernizing healthcare leading the agenda.

“Remedying the broken workers’ comp system is our top legislative priority,” said Bill Herrle, NFIB/Florida Executive Director. “When the Florida Supreme Court invalidated the cap on attorneys’ fees in workers’ comp cases, small business owners’ rates went through the roof, along with trial attorneys’ returns. The proposal we’ve brought forth along with our friends in the business community will require each party to pay their own attorneys’ fees, and it creates a public records exemption for injured workers’ to limit trial attorneys from preying on injured workers. This heeds the Court’s guidance while stemming the skyrocketing rates.”

NFIB is also focusing on cutting the business rent tax for small business owners.

“It’s time to give small business owners some tax relief on their business leases,” Herrle said. “Florida is the only state that charges this tax, and it directly impedes business owners’ abilities to hire more employees, offer more benefits, or grow their business.”

Among NFIB’s other top priorities is passing direct primary care legislation, which will lower healthcare costs and increase healthcare access for businesses and their employees. Small business will also be addressing the oppressive lawsuit abuse that plagues the small business community.

“The threat of increased liability exposure has never been greater for small business owners,” Herrle said. “We’re seeing a surge in pro-trial lawyer legislation, and we’ll be fighting to protect small business owners from everything from the increased litigation costs that will result from prejudgment interest legislation, to the creation of even more new causes of action through which business owners can be sued.”

Click here for NFIB’s full 2017 Legislative Agenda.

NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. http://www.nfib.com/florida/