The Georgia office of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has presented the results of its 2026 state member ballot to members of the General Assembly. The ballot reflects small business owners’ opinions on workplace regulations, healthcare, and the state’s regulatory process.
“It’s plain from these results that members want practical solutions to the issues affecting their small businesses,” said NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins. “Our message is that small business owners need lawmakers to make it easier for them to run their businesses, not harder.”
According to NFIB, public policy positions are determined entirely by its members. Each year, NFIB surveys its members on state and federal issues relevant to their businesses, with each member business having one vote regardless of size.
On health insurance mandates, 83 percent of responding members believe Georgia should calculate the cost and impact on premiums before requiring private insurers to cover new mandates. Seven percent opposed this approach, while 11 percent were undecided.
“Before mandating new mandates, lawmakers should understand how those decisions affect premiums and Main Street businesses,” Loggins stated.
Regarding employee health care reimbursement, 74 percent support allowing employers to use pre-tax dollars to help employees purchase health insurance or pay for other health care expenses. Eleven percent opposed this proposal and 15 percent were undecided.
“Our members support flexible, affordable options to help employees access health care,” Loggins said. “Giving employers and workers more options is better than imposing new mandates.”
When asked about digital labor law posters, 69 percent favored allowing employers to provide required labor law information electronically instead of posting paper copies at workplaces. Fifteen percent were against this idea and 16 percent were undecided.
“This simply reflects how Georgia’s workplaces have changed in recent years,” Loggins commented. “Allowing digital posters is a simple way to reduce red tape and reflect how many workplaces operate today.”
Loggins added: “Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy. When lawmakers listen to small business owners and focus on fewer taxes, fewer regulations and more transparency, the whole state benefits.”
