State targets worker misclassification in Kansas
Kansas officials escalate action against misclassifying workers to dodge payroll taxes and costs. KS Department of Revenue Secretary Joan Wagnon says up to 40 million dollars yearly may be lost, with 16 percent of employers misclassifying workers. The new law imposes penalties for intentional misclassification and enables cross agency information sharing.
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Topeka
Kansas
Wagnon
Department of Revenue
Kansas Department of Labor
Kdor.org
Ryun to Meet Constituents at Lawrence UPS Store
U S Rep Jim Ryun is slated to visit Lawrence next Thursday at the UPS Store 3514 Clinton Parkway Suite A to meet customers and listen to concerns. The session, hosted by store manager Chip Waite, should run 30 minutes to an hour starting at 12 30 p m. Dorothy Kurtz from Lawrence Memorial Hospital recently completed an End of Life Nursing Education Consortium course in Kansas City MO.
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U.S
Jim Ryun
R-Kan
Lawrence
UPS
Clinton Parkway
Suite A
Chip Waite
Ryan
Dorothy Kurtz
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas City
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
City of Hope Cancer Center
Contact information for Mark Fagan added
Business editor Mark Fagan is reached at phone 832-7188 and email mfagan@jworld.com for press inquiries and assignment coordination.
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Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Jworld
Heat Fuels Historic Ant Invasions Hit Homes Nationwide
Residents report unprecedented ant outbreaks as record heat drives vast colonies into neighborhoods. Homeowners struggle with short relief from sprays and bait traps, while scientists suggest changes around homes to deter ants, focusing on removing attractants and sealing entry points.
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California
New York
Pest control tips for homes and pet care guidance
Practical advice on sealing foods and containers to deter pests and storing items properly. Tips include patching foundation cracks, washing pet bedding, and using water-filled shallow bowls under pet dishes. Mentions pest control sites and contact details for the National Association of Realtors.
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National Association of Realtors
NAR
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Realtor .Org
Stocks Hold Ground Amid Terror Arrests News
U S and international markets moved higher despite British authorities arresting 24 people in a wide plan to destroy international flights. Dow components led gains on strong earnings while oil prices fell, lifting sentiment as traders weighed inflation and labor data.
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New York
Wall Street
United States
U.S
Dow
American International Group Inc
Wall
Europe
Britain
Germany
France
Grain and live cattle futures move on Chicago exchanges
CBOT futures retreat for grains with weakness in wheat corn oats and soybeans while CME futures rise for beef and pork. Local grain prices from Ottawa Edgerton Overbrook Midland and Lawrence Elevators show wheat at 4.49 to NA soybeans around 5.09 and corn about 2.19. Nonferrous metals quoted with gold at 644.75 and silver at 12 070 per troy ounce while platinum sits near 1250.50.
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At&t Inc
AmSouth
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BET
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Danlleyrr
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Gannett
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GRMN
Genentch
DONA
GenElec
Goodyear
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HCA Inc
HCA
Harleyd
Hercules
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Lnesstk
STAR
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XEL
Zimmer
ZMH
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Ottawa
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Mila
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Handy & Harman
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