This morning, Rep. Ron Estes, Rep. Mark Alford, and I hosted a roundtable discussion to hear from local business leaders in Kansas City about how we can build on the success of the Trump tax cuts next year. The meeting was one of over a hundred the Ways and Means Committee’s Tax Teams have

Tax breaks for big businesses, but not small ones? | Opinion kansas.com/opinion/guest-…

The Hill's The 20% Small Business Tax Deduction: Why It Matters & What’s Next?: thehill.com/events/4959793… Join The Hill for an event sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), along with other small business leaders, tax experts, and policymakers, as we

Congratulations to Missouri’s next Governor, Mike Kehoe! We look forward to working with you to ensure the Show-Me State's small businesses continue to grow and prosper. #VoiceOfSmallBusiness

Opinion: This holiday season, shop small, tell Congress to keep small business tax break news-leader.com/story/opinion/…

NEW: In the latest #NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey, the Optimism Index rose to 101.7 - the highest reading since June 2021. Meanwhile, the Uncertainty Index declined 12 points from October’s record high of 110 to 98. More from the survey: nfib.com/news-article/n…

ICYMI: U.S. Representative-elect Mark Messmer and Governor-elect Mike Kehoe join the #SmallBusinessRundown to discuss their pro-small business policy plans and the importance of having small business owners serving as lawmakers. (rate and review) ow.ly/Y8mu50Uxpzm

Thank you, Team Bettencourt & @DennisPaul129 for introducing SB 818 & HB 1906. These bills would create a much-needed process to estimate how proposed legislation could impact the cost of private health coverage for employers and families. Texas Association of Business #txlege nfib.com/news-article/n…

We’ve joined Texas Restaurant Association & Texas Association of Business in asking the #txlege to fully fund disaster recovery loan program during the special session. The longer we wait, the more small businesses and jobs we risk losing to recent floods and future natural disasters. ow.ly/tCBj50Wy8qz

READ: “Now that the Small Business Deduction is permanent, I can dream even bigger. I’m going to keep giving back and investing in my team, my community and my country’s future.” ow.ly/C50I50WEJsr via @theoklahoman_

Thanks to Rep. Derek Schmidt Press for taking time to meet with Kansas #SmallBiz owners to discuss the important developments in D.C. nfib.com/news/news/rep-…

#RESULTS✅: Local businesses power our communities. 🇺🇸 Recently, I visited Powers Auto Service & Repair in Alpine. Advancing policies that support our business owners and allow them to operate and grow their businesses is ALWAYS top of mind. The #OBBB will make the 20% tax

NEW: On the #SmallBusinessRundown, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith and Missouri #NFIB member Rodney Wideman highlight the importance of making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. nfib.com/news/news/list…

"Our elected leaders saved us from a massive tax hike and gave us permanent tax relief that is already empowering us to do more for our community," write NFIB Members Rene and Heather LeBlanc for the Daily Independent. Learn More: ow.ly/xI4R50X8NBC

Small business owners in Arizona have reason to celebrate as a key tax provision becomes permanent. Discover how this victory could spur economic growth and benefit local communities. bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2…

Bring back books! This is me National Review this month (link below).

Despite cautious optimism on the economy, insurance costs have emerged as a growing concern for small business owners. #ksleg Learn more how #NFIB is working to address the rising cost of insurance ⤵️ ow.ly/LIst50YhiTO

Texas’ Main Street sector more optimistic than the rest of U.S., data shows dallasnews.com/business/local…

"Everything is bigger in Texas — and small business optimism is no exception..."🤠 NFIB Research's new Texas Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report highlights the pro-small business climate of the Lone Star State. Read the full report here: nfib.com/news/press-rel…