Freedom Festival names new executive director
Karol Shepherd is promoted to executive director of the Freedom Festival, joining as the third leader in three years. The 37-year-old brings tradition with a fresh perspective while the 2021 hybrid festival plans a smaller program lineup with in person, hybrid, and virtual options. Further event details are expected in May.
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Jobless claims fall to pandemic low signaling growth
The Labor Department reports 498000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, the lowest since the pandemic began. Claims dropped 92000 from the prior week, while analysts note the labor market remains above pre pandemic levels even as hiring accelerates and wages rise.
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Town sees further decline in weekly unemployment claims
The Gazette reports week ending May 1 shows decreases in new and continuing unemployment claims in Iowa with 3,375 new claims and 28,451 continuing claims, the smallest since the pandemic start. Manufacturing leading with 574 claims, plus 518 self employed and independent contractors, 277 retail trade, 269 construction, 264 health care and social assistance.
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Fake comments flood net neutrality repeal debate
The New York attorney general reports a broadband industry funded campaign generated more than 8.5 million fake FCC comments supporting the 2017 net neutrality repeal. A California teen submitted 7.7 million pro comments. The effort, by Broadband for America, aimed to show broad grass roots support for Ajit Pai’s rule change.
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