Wage hike could threaten jobs in struggling economy
Federal minimum wage rise to 7.25 dollars per hour heightens costs for small firms already trimmed. Economists warn layoffs and fewer hours may follow while workers and business owners clash over the short term. Some owners say higher pay will force cuts or hours reductions to absorb the increase.
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State unveils new transportation projects in Topeka
Kansas moves ahead with a lean list of road projects citing a grim revenue climate. Only two major construction items remain on the 10,000 mile system, with most efforts for preservation and bridge work. The plan includes studying a replacement design for the Topeka viaduct as $348 million in federal stimulus funds support road work while budget cuts loom.
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Flu chief says pandemic in early stages worldwide
WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda says the H1N1 pandemic is still in its early phase despite reports of large totals in England and the United States surpassing one million. He notes vaccines must be safe and production sped up ahead of the Northern Hemisphere fall flu season. The death toll nears 800 in four months.
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Chavez murder trial hinges on gun evidence and witness links
The Lucas K. Chavez murder case advances as experts connect a gun found with Chavez to bullet fragments and shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors seek conviction for second degree murder in Brown’s Feb. 1 shooting at 2615 N Main St Apt 6F alongside firearm possession counts.
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