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Q3 2024: North Dakota's combined tax revenues down 12.1% since Q2 2024

North Dakota collected $1.5 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 Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

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Strong support for keeping 20% small business tax deduction, says NFIB poll

A recent poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals strong bipartisan support for maintaining the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

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Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty and inflation concerns

By Peace Garden News | Mar 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for February, showing a decline of 2.1 points to 100.7.

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Small business optimism dips; hiring challenges persist

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

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Small business optimism rises; confidence grows post-election

By Peace Garden News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1, marking the highest level since October 2018 and surpassing the 51-year average of 98 for the second consecutive month.

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NFIB addresses North Dakota's property tax concerns in recent webinar

By Peace Garden News | Jan 8, 2025

NFIB hosted a webinar on January 6, 2025, to discuss the pressing issue of property taxes affecting North Dakotans.

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Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Peace Garden News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the third quarter of 2024.

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On this Day in September 2017: Dakota Access Pipeline donates $15M to state of ND

By Peace Garden News | Sep 28, 2024

On September 28, 2017, Dakota Access Pipeline LLC donated $15 million to the state of North Dakota to help the debt incurred by the state in dealing with the result of protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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NFIB endorses pro-small business candidates for North Dakota legislature

By Peace Garden News | Sep 25, 2024

NFIB North Dakota PAC has announced its endorsements for state legislative candidates, highlighting incumbents who have shown support for small businesses in Bismarck.

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NFIB North Dakota PAC endorses pro-small business legislative candidates

By Peace Garden News | Sep 25, 2024

NFIB North Dakota PAC has announced endorsements for state legislative candidates, focusing on those who support small businesses in the region.

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Small Business Optimism Index dips as inflation concerns rise

By Peace Garden News | Sep 11, 2024

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.5 points in August, settling at 91.2 and erasing July's gains.

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Small business optimism declines amid inflation concerns

By Peace Garden News | Sep 11, 2024

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 2.5 points in August, settling at 91.2 and undoing July's progress.

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NFIB: Small businesses face challenges with labor quality and job openings in August

By Peace Garden News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report highlights that 40% of small business owners, when adjusted for seasonal variations, reported unfilled job openings.

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Small businesses face hiring challenges amid rising job openings

By Peace Garden News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report indicates a persistent challenge for small business owners, with 40% reporting unfilled job openings in August, an increase from July.

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NFIB urges Congress to prevent tax hike on small businesses with new ads in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Aug 15, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a major advocate for small businesses in the United States, has initiated a new paid advertising campaign in North Dakota.