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Michael Popke is a freelance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. He previously was a daily newspaper reporter and then an editor at several business-to-business magazines. His debut novel set in the Midwest is being shopped to publishers.
“Low deal volumes during the first half of 2025 suggest pent-up demand fueling a new wave of deals when market stability improves,” an expert predicts.
“With labor shortages already weakening U.S. economic growth and global competitiveness, critical steps must be taken to increase labor supply, prepare workers for the future economy, and attract global talent,” the Committee for Economic Development report concludes.
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