Solon weighs opting out of higher Johnson County minimum wage
Solon leaders consider an ordinance to keep the city minimum wage at $7.25 while Johnson County raises it to $10.10 by 2017. The council, citing small business concerns about higher labor costs, plans discussion after county supervisors approved the increase. Local shop owners warn price hikes could push customers away.
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Branstad spokesman exits for private sector post
Gov Terry Branstads communications director Jimmy Centers 28 leaves after nearly two years to join the private sector. Ben Hammes named new spokesman with prior posts in the Branstad administration and experience working for Grassley and Latham.
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