Iowa And U S Jobless Claims Drop Sixth Week
Nationwide jobless claims fell to 376 000 as state and national figures show declines in new and continuing claims for the sixth straight week Iowa Workforce Development reports a drop in claims for the week ending June 5 with Linn County down to 175 new claims and Johnson County to 92 New claims fell from 3380 to 2736 and continu ing claims from 25588 to 25481 The report notes self employed and independent contractors led new claims with 340 Iowawide
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Aduhelm co pays could reach eleven thousand five hundred a year
Biogen pledges no price hikes for four years while Aduhelm priced at fifty six thousand dollars a year would swell Medicare costs. Kaiser report warns half a million beneficiaries could drive program spending toward twenty nine billion annually and raise Part B and Medigap premiums for millions. Tricia Neuman notes the drug could dominate Medicare spend if widely used.
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FarmPost founder helps farmers hire with app
Michael Schaeffer, a DeWitt resident and former farm manager, created FarmPost in 2018 to connect farms with workers. The app lets owners post jobs and workers search by skill and see wages and benefits, with strong Midwest usage and jobs in all 50 states. He developed it with Iowa State University Startup Factory and will speak at 1 Million Cups Founder Fireside. The Gazette notes the event and sponsorship details.
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UPS aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and targets 2035 cuts
UPS plans carbon neutral operations by 2050 with 2035 goals including a 50 percent cut in CO2 per package from 2020 levels in small package operations, renewable electricity powering facilities, and 30 percent sustainable aviation fuel. CEO Carol Tome says priorities reflect changing customer needs as e commerce grows. Revenue guidance for 2023 sits at 98 to 102 billion dollars.
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