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Q3 2024: Illinois' combined tax revenues down 14.1% since Q2 2024

Illinois collected $16.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

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NFIB survey shows strong support for small business tax deduction extension

A recent survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses in Illinois, reveals significant support for the continuation of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 8, 2025

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Illinois Senate Labor Committee advances SB 1976 with regulatory enforcement measures

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 3, 2025

The Illinois Senate Labor Committee recently voted to advance Senate Bill 1976.

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Illinois House committee advances workplace temperature regulation bill

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee has advanced a bill concerning workplace temperature regulations, moving forward with a vote divided along partisan lines.

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New Illinois bill advances, aims to regulate workplace temperature standards

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee has approved HB 3762, which proposes extensive workplace temperature regulations affecting employers throughout the state.

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Illinois Small Business Day fosters dialogue on policies impacting entrepreneurs

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

In Springfield, the Small Business Legislative Day, a collaborative event hosted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA), brought...

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Illinois Small Business Day connects entrepreneurs with lawmakers

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

NFIB members gathered in Springfield for the Small Business Legislative Day to engage with legislators and state agencies on issues affecting small businesses.

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NFIB opposes bill eliminating tip credit in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed its opposition to House Bill 2982, which proposes changes to the minimum wage law by removing the tip credit.

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Small business optimism falls amid rising uncertainty and workforce challenges

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.

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OPINION: The future of Illinois manufacturing hinges on domestic steel

By Beni Harmony | Mar 10, 2025

Illinois was once one of the greatest industrial powerhouses in the world. From Chicago’s steel mills to the factories of Rockford and Peoria, our state has fueled American manufacturing for generations. But globalism, bad trade deals, and weak leadership have eroded our industrial strength.

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NFIB opposes adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Small Business (NFIB), representing small businesses in Illinois, has expressed opposition to the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards by the Illinois Pollution Control Board.

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NFIB Illinois opposes California’s vehicle emissions standards

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Illinois, a leading representative of small business interests, has expressed opposition to the adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards.

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NFIB opposes wage expansion in Illinois Senate committee

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed opposition to a proposed expansion of the state's prevailing-wage mandate.

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NFIB urges opposition to expanded wage mandates affecting small businesses

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group in Illinois, is calling on lawmakers to oppose several proposed expansions of mandate regulations.

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NFIB calls on Illinois lawmakers to address rising healthcare costs

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Illinois has released a new policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."

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NFIB Illinois opposes the adoption of California vehicle emissions standards

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Illinois has officially expressed opposition to the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards within the state.

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NFIB opposes adopting California's vehicle emissions standards in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed its opposition to the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards in Illinois.

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NFIB calls for pharmacy benefit manager pricing transparency in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

NFIB Illinois has formally addressed the Illinois House Health Care Availability Committee through written testimony, advocating for greater transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) pricing practices.

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NFIB warns Illinois lawmakers about potential rise in small business insurance costs

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

NFIB Illinois has addressed a letter to the Illinois House and Senate Insurance Committees, expressing concerns over proposed policy changes that may lead to increased health insurance costs for small businesses.

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NFIB Illinois urges lawmakers for more transparency in PBM pricing

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

NFIB Illinois has submitted a written testimony to the Illinois House Health Care Availability Committee, advocating for increased transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) pricing.