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Washington Times

States threaten small-business gains from Washington’s pro-growth policies

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) What’s great about having a very pro-business administration in Washington is that rules and regulations are being…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

Washington Times

The business downside of a pro-business White House

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A Fortune reporter interviewed five CEOs in Davos last week about President Trump’s first year and came away…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2026

The Hill

The long and bumpy road to the new Trump economy

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) What a roller coaster we have been on since President Trump’s inauguration! Democrats are up in arms. Republicans are cheering. Agencies…

Gene MarksFebruary 12, 2025

Washington Times

Minimum wage: What’s the right number?

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) This month, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase from $16 to $20 per hour.…

Gene MarksApril 1, 2024

Guardian

Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024

Washington Times

Happy New Year? Blue states to start 2024 with a bunch of new business regulations

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I’m not sure 2024 will be a very happy new year for businesses in blue states.…

Gene MarksDecember 29, 2023

The Hill

Fact-checking Biden’s impact on small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) A recent survey shows that President Biden’s approval among small business owners is at a “new low,” with only…

Gene MarksDecember 6, 2023

Philly.com

How small-business owners can prepare for a potential minimum wage increase in Pa.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) While it’s not a sure bet that the proposed legislation to raise Pa.’s minimum wage will pass,…

Gene MarksJune 27, 2023

Podcasts

Californians Seek $18 Minimum Wage, Maryland and Atlanta Businesses Might See More Relief

A campaign in California to get its 14 million workers a pay bump by increasing the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour has started,…

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2022

Guardian

Restaurant workers are getting stiffed. It’s time for employers to pay up

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) This may come as a shock to some but there’s a different minimum wage for restaurant employees than…

Gene MarksSeptember 12, 2021