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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, comments on the surcharges ride-sharing companies are implementing for the next 60 days due to higher gas prices.
Washington Examiner: Uber and Lyft drivers feeling the sting of higher gas prices

Zachary Halaschak
3/17/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, parallels illegal gambling and legalized gambling to legalized marijuana for recreational use. Legalizing these activities has put a significant in the demand for illegal betting and the use of offshore books.
Washington Examiner: Wagering on March Madness to hit all-time high as states legalize sports betting

Zachary Halaschak
3/17/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, suggests that with the Fed raising interest rates, it is important to pay off credit card debt and to change buying habits.
NBC Connecticut: Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates Today

3/16/22, 10:50 AM
John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, says the Federal Reserve has raised the interest rate on loans, and savings accounts rates will be going up in an effort to lower inflations costs.
Eyewitness News 3: ANSWER DESK: What do interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve mean for you?

Mike Savino and Evan Sobol
3/16/22, 4:00 AM
Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and department chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about the price of crude increasing and why it may take a long time to see prices go back down.
KCBS Radio: Will crude oil prices dropping lead to relief at the gas pump?

Edie Frederick
3/14/22, 10:00 PM
Jason Chung, assistant professor of sport management and executive director of esports, talks about how people in Connecticut can bet on Connecticut teams in March Madness, but there are rules to be aware of for gamblers.
Fox 61: What to know before placing bets on March Madness

Gaby Molina
3/14/22, 4:00 AM
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal announced the inclusion of $144 million in the fiscal year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill to fund community-based projects, including at the University of New Haven.
Public Now: Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $144 Million In Funding For Connecticut Projects In Omnibus Appropriations Bill

Christopher Murphy
3/10/22, 5:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says short-term fixes and adaptability are just some ways consumers can deal with the rising costs of goods and services in all markets.
NBC Connecticut: What to Know About the Impact of Rising Inflation

3/9/22, 5:00 AM
John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, says it will take time for America to start producing oil again after the Biden administration canceled the Keystone Pipeline project.
DUK News: White House blames Putin for record $4.25 a gallon for gas – but what really caused the price surge?

DUK Editor Team
3/9/22, 5:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says truck drivers are among those impacted the most with the cost of fuel rising 60 cents this week.
Eyewitness News 3: How Russian oil ban will impact the price of diesel

Sharon Johnson
3/8/22, 5:00 AM
John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, talks about the Biden administration having big oil companies reduce oil production for environmental concerns, causing a shortage in the global market. Now with the war in Ukraine, there is a massive shortage.
Eyewitness News 3: Homeowners feeling the pinch as heating oil skyrockets

Christian Colón and Rob Polansky
3/8/22, 5:00 AM