Scientific poll reveals entrepreneurs think Congress is doing a ̢???poor job̢???? moving nominees through the confirmation process
Washington, DC - A scientific opinion poll released today shows Maine and New Hampshire entrepreneurs support the Environmental Protection Agency regulating carbon pollution and support the president̢???s nominee to head the agency, Gina McCarthy. The poll also reveals the vast majority of small business owners believe Congress is doing a poor job confirming presidential nominees and think nominees deserve timely up or down votes.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, on today̢???s Senate vote approving a bill establishing a state-based exchange in 2015
We are pleased the Illinois Senate passed a bill today establishing a state health insurance exchange, which will bring more affordable health insurance to countless Illinois small businesses and their employees.
Small business advocacy group releases report showing Mississippi small employers and state economy would benefit from Medicaid expansion
Jackson, MS, May 22, 2013 - A report released today found expanding Medicaid in Mississippi would be good for the state and its small businesses, relieving some of the burden of their health insurance costs and stimulating the state's economy.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to the Senate Judiciary Committee's approval Tuesday of comprehensive immigration reform bill.
The bipartisan immigration bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today targets key problems within our broken immigration system̢??many of which, if fixed, would significantly boost our economy and small businesses. While not perfect, the bill is chock full of provisions small businesses strongly support and believe would help their companies compete in our global economy.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the rules finalized today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The news today that small business health insurance exchanges are officially moving forward this fall is welcome and needed for the small business community, which has been struggling with escalating costs for decades. We are disappointed that one of the rules finalized today delays for one year an important feature of these marketplaces in some states, but there is still much for America̢???s entrepreneurs to look forward to.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to some lawmakers̢??? decision to boycott Thursday̢???s Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing
A group of lawmakers̢??? decision to boycott Thursday̢???s Senate hearing on Gina McCarthy, the president̢???s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, is exactly the kind of behavior entrepreneurs say they don̢???t want to see from their representatives, according to a scientific opinion poll released Wednesday.
Poll reveals entrepreneurs think Congress is doing a ̢???poor job̢???? moving nominees through the confirmation process
Washington, DC̢??A scientific opinion poll released today shows entrepreneurs support the Environmental Protection Agency regulating carbon emissions and support the president̢???s nominee to head the agency, Gina McCarthy. The poll also revealed a majority of small business owners believe Congress is doing a poor job confirming presidential nominees and think nominees deserve timely up or down votes.
Detroit-based entrepreneur to participate in White House Climate Change Roundtable on Tuesday, April 30 to discuss how climate change and clean energy policies could impact small businesses
A small business owner in Small Business Majority̢???s Network Council will participate in a Small Business Roundtable Discussion at the White House today to talk about finding solutions to address climate costs and the transition toward a clean energy future.
Entrepreneurs say increased minimum wage will boost consumer spending, alleviate pressure on government assistance programs
Washington, DC̢??A scientific opinion poll released today shows entrepreneurs strongly support increasing the minimum wage because it will enhance consumer spending, which can increase the demand for small firms̢??? goods and services and boost their businesses̢??? bottom lines while strengthening the economy. The poll also revealed the majority of small business owners agree raising the minimum wage will allow low-income workers to more easily support themselves, relieving pressure on taxpayer-financed government assistance programs.
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to the Senate̢???s ̢???Gang of Eight̢???? immigration bill introduced today.
The Senate̢???s ̢???Gang of Eight̢???? introduced bipartisan immigration legislation today that targets key problems within our broken immigration system, many of which, if fixed, would significantly boost our economy and small businesses. While not perfect, the bill is chock full of provisions small businesses strongly support and believe would help their companies compete in our global economy.
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