Small Business Rundown

Ep. 83: Health Care Affordability with U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne

NFIB member and small business owner Warren Hudak discusses how rising health care costs affect his small business and competition with big businesses. Crucial legislation in Congress would help small business owners contain rising health insurance costs. U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) explains how this legislation would benefit small businesses.  Take action to reform the broken health insurance system Learn more about the CHOICE Act.  Learn more about the Small Business Health Options Awareness Act. Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business issues.  

Ep. 82: State Issues Affecting Small Businesses Nationwide

Small business issues in state legislatures across the nation often have larger implications beyond an individual state’s borders. Members of NFIB’s State Government Relations team discuss some trending legislative issues as well as their impact on federal legislation. They provide insight into state trends, discuss recent victories and challenges, and explain how NFIB works with members to determine their biggest issues. Take Action:  Explain how the 20% Small Business Deduction helped your business. Urge FinCEN to destroy beneficial ownership data and Congress to repeal the BOI mandate. Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business issues. 

Ep. 81: The Fight to Lower Energy Costs

NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations, Louis Bertolotti, and Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, Holly Wade, discuss how increasing energy costs affect small businesses, and legislation being considered in Congress. Holly explains the results of a new energy survey, including specifics on the primary sources of energy costs and their impact on business operations. Take action: Urge Congress to support affordable and reliable energy. Learn more: Read the full energy report and learn more about NFIB’s work on energy issues. Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business issues. 

Ep. 80: What to Know About Federal Estate Tax Relief

NFIB member and small business owner, Greg Niewold, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the challenges of state and federal estate taxes – often called the Death Tax – and why this issue is especially important to multi-generational family businesses like his. The estate tax results in double taxation but in July 2025, Congress lightened Americans’ federal estate tax burden, promoting growth and longevity for small, family-owned businesses.  Get more information on the new exemption rates.   Please rate, review, or like the Small Business Rundown to support small business issues.  

Ep. 79: Small Business Priorities Explained

NFIB’s Federal Government Relations team provides their expectations for small business legislative priorities in 2026. They discuss the 20% Small Business Deduction victory in 2025, and new top priorities including beneficial ownership reporting, health care affordability, energy costs, and more!  TAKE ACTION: Read the full list of NFIB’s 2026 Small Business Legislative Priorities in Congress. Urge Congress to repeal beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Take action on the issues that matter to your small business. Please rate, review, or like this podcast to support small business issues.