East Central Reporter

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has been highlighted in a recent report by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his 100 percent support of small business policies presented to the Illinois General Assembly during 2023-24. He earned the same recognition during his first term for 2021-22.

“I am honored to be recognized by the NFIB for my commitment to small business owners which is grounded in my real-life experience of growing up in a small business family here in central Illinois,” commented Niemerg. “Unfortunately, most of the legislation that comes for a vote in the General Assembly has negative impacts on small businesses with more regulations that continue to drive out our top job-creating sectors in Illinois. I will continue to be a voice of reason for the small business community in our state by opposing bad legislation and fighting for positive public policy for our business community.”

Niemerg points out that a recent report from June 2024 shows continued job losses in key sectors such as professional and business services and information technology. Technological changes are affecting demand for traditional areas of Illinois strength, such as retail bookkeeping and print journalism. Unemployment also increased because the size of the Illinois labor force – defined as persons of job age who are actively seeking employment – rose faster than the number of new jobs created.

The NFIB tracks key legislative issues identified by their small business members every legislative session and then tabulates a score for each Illinois lawmaker in both the state House and Senate. The NFIB voting record provides an important evaluation of a legislator’s attitude toward small businesses based on floor votes.

While most elected officials claim to support small businesses, the NFIB voting record gives business owners and other citizens insight into what state representatives and senators are doing in Springfield.

Learn more about legislation and sign up for legislative updates at RepNiemerg.com or by calling the district office at 217-813-6036.