Garden State Times

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its biennial voting record for New Jersey's Senate and General Assembly members. This report aims to highlight which lawmakers have supported small businesses in the state.

Eileen Kean, NFIB New Jersey State Director, emphasized the importance of strong legislative support for small businesses. "The small businesses that define our Main Streets and line our boardwalks remain confronted with an unpredictable environment and ever-changing economic headwinds as they continue to rebuild post-pandemic. More than ever, New Jersey small businesses need strong representation and legislative champions in Trenton," she stated.

Kean further explained the purpose of the voting record: "With NFIB’s voting record, small business owners, their employees, and all Garden State voters can see which lawmakers in the Legislature have been a reliable voice for New Jersey’s small businesses and which have turned their back on local job creators."

The NFIB tracks key legislative issues each session based on input from its members. The resulting scores provide insight into legislators' attitudes toward small business interests through their floor votes. Kean noted that examining these records is an effective way to assess political performance.

"Our 2022-23 New Jersey State Voting Record reflects the real-world challenges and opportunities NFIB members are navigating," Kean added. Issues such as tax reform, regulatory changes, unemployment insurance management, and labor shortages were highlighted as having significant impacts on local businesses.

For eight decades, NFIB has represented America's small business community at both federal and state levels. As a nonprofit organization founded in 1943, it remains committed to advocating for independent business owners nationwide.