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Statehouse round-up: search for cash puts franchises in the cross-hairs: many states have extended their sessions to look for additional revenue.	Conference news	Jun 1, 2010	917
States focus on enforcement of independent contractor laws: extending "employment" regulations to the franchisor-franchisee relationship punishes those who want to be entrepreneurs.		May 1, 2010	1136
A proprietary matter: protecting a brand's unique systems: Georgia statutes governing non-competes must be revamped.		Jan 1, 2010	668
Business taxes: cash-strapped states get aggressive, creative: although Congress continues to debate legislation that addresses this confusion for corporate taxpayers, states clearly are not holding their fire until that debate concludes.		Dec 1, 2009	713
IFA supports legislation to help vets become franchisees.		Oct 1, 2009	464
New York extends deadlines of new franchise rules: IFA's concerns considered as N.Y. tax and finance department reviewed new franchise rules.	Law overview	Sep 1, 2009	455
Florida: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Jul 1, 2009	718
The death tax: will the new Congress bring relief to franchised small businesses?		Jun 1, 2009	670
Time for franchised restaurants to get "LEAN": a national framework is the best way to convey restaurant nutritional information.	Brief article	May 1, 2009	1092
The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act: Congress expected to address economic nexus confusion.		Apr 1, 2009	771
Texas: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in various states.		Feb 1, 2009	157
Rhode Island: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Jan 1, 2009	476
2009 States' outlook: can you spare a billion? Here's a look at some of the policy issues lawmakers will be tackling, as well as some specific issues the International Franchise Association will follow in the coming months.		Dec 1, 2008	1262
New York: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.	Brief article	Dec 1, 2008	253
Ballot questions offer opportunities and pitfalls for your business: voter turn-out in many states is expected to increase due to ballot initiatives.		Oct 1, 2008	920
Minnesota: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.	Conference news	Sep 1, 2008	568
Arizona: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Jul 1, 2008	352
Issue brief: restricting direct mail advertising: addressing consumer desires or muzzling small business?		Jul 1, 2008	682
The tax gap: no "new" taxes doesn't mean no pain for small business.		Jun 1, 2008	773
South Dakota sets example for regulation streamlining.		May 1, 2008	365
IFA's Franchise Relations Committee--learning from veterans: Franchise Relations Committee's mission: to assist IFA members by developing information and programs that promote positive relations and encourage dialogue and cooperation between franchisees and franchisors.		Apr 1, 2008	313
Washington State: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Apr 1, 2008	715
Politics is a full-contact sport: don't get caught on the sidelines.		Mar 1, 2008	1868
Michigan: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Mar 1, 2008	654
California: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.		Jan 1, 2008	635
2008 in the states--politics over policy: an overcrowded ballot will assure political posturing when Congress and state legislatures convene.		Dec 1, 2007	1001
Issue profile: the business activity tax simplification act: the Schumer-Crapo proposal would prevent unlawful impediments to the free flow of commerce among the states by clarifying that no state may impose a business-activity tax on any entity that lacks a physical presence in the taxing jurisdiction.		Nov 1, 2007	711
Massachusetts: a profile: this profile is the first in an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states and the impact they have on franchising.		Oct 1, 2007	526
Congress faces busy fall agenda: from the single-unit operator to multi-national franchise systems, the full spectrum of businesses involved in franchising must now be aware of the new political dynamics of Washington.		Sep 1, 2007	2047
Off-year state elections can provide insight for 2008: November elections are viewed as "wide open" for political excitement.		Aug 1, 2007	1007
What else is on Congress's plate? Beyond the headline grabbers, many other issues affect franchising.		Jul 1, 2007	1464
California health care battle likely a loser for business.		Mar 1, 2007	1001
State policy groups serve as vital educational tool: laws are only as good as the information on which they are developed.		Feb 1, 2007	880
States' political landscapes pose challenges and opportunities: focus and strategy for accomplishing franchising community's goals will change.		Jan 1, 2007	1228
2007 Will be an active year in state capitals.		Dec 1, 2006	906
Minimum wage: the wedge issue of 2006?		Oct 1, 2006	749
2006 mid-term elections offer challenges and opportunities for business.		Sep 1, 2006	1350
State legislature zero in on businesses: lawmakers float measures that can be costly, harmful to franchises.		Aug 1, 2006	1359