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Pennsylvania bridge collapse can be Josh Shapiro’s presidential moment — but he has to earn it

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) For the past two years, my wife and I have spent a few winter weeks on Florida’s Sanibel…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2023

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Florida’s immigration law doesn’t go far enough

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) On July 1, a new law is set to go into effect in Florida that aims to reduce…

Gene MarksJune 2, 2023

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Bankruptcies are skyrocketing — and that’s only half the story

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There isn’t an official recession, yet. But regardless, a large — and growing — number of U.S. companies…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2023

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National Small Business Week is a joke

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Last week was National Small Business Week. Did you notice? If you’re like most small-business owners, probably not.…

Gene MarksMay 8, 2023

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The one metric that matters when predicting a recession

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Every day I get bombarded with economic information from well-meaning economists who are trying to predict whether or…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

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The diversity, equity and inclusion backlash, explained

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) When George Floyd was murdered, many Americans wanted to do something. Some protested; others pushed to defund the…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2023

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Is the economy better than it seems?

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Interest rates are high. Banks are collapsing. Inflation is taking a bite. Businesses can’t find workers. Others still…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2023

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New Biden administration regulations come at worst time for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) If you’re running a business, you know that 2023 is a fight. Many small businesses are already seeing…

Gene MarksMarch 9, 2023

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A simple fix to the Labor Department’s disastrous new worker classification rule

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is going to have a very big impact…

Gene MarksJanuary 18, 2023