The Real Mike Rowe: Of all the bad ideas before Congress, The PRO Act is among the most odious

If it passes, 70,000,000 independent contractors across the country will lose their independent status. And thousands of small businesses that can’t hire full time employees will be forced to close.

The Real Mike Rowe on X: “Of all the bad ideas before Congress, The PRO Act is among the most odious. If it passes, 70,000,000 independent contractors across the country will lose their independent status. And thousands of small businesses that can’t hire full time employees will be forced to close. https://t.co/GXYBeXjrqh” / X (twitter.com)

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

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