Unemployment Claims and Productivity Readiness Report
The Labor Department releases weekly unemployment claims data showing economists expect about 395,000 new claims, signaling ongoing hiring restraint as spending rises and businesses reopen. Economists anticipate first quarter productivity to rise 5.6 percent annualized, the strongest jump since mid 2023, while ADP forecasts 625,000 private payrolls for May, down from April’s 742,200. The May jobs data will follow Friday’s government report.
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CVS accused of flooding Kentucky with prescription opioids
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, suing CVS, says the chain used its role as distributor and pharmacy to monitor safeguards and stop the peddling of addictive drugs but ignored them. The report notes changes in commodity figures tied to the current contract.
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City considers land acknowledgement with tribal input
Tribes Commissioner Jennifer Ananda supports consulting tribes on a land acknowledgement plan and featuring it at City Commission meetings. Mayor Brad FenDelder suggests posting the information on the city website. City Attorney Toni Wheeler notes Kaw Nation interest and plans to bring ideas for recognizing all tribal nations at next week's commission meeting.
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Stilley linked to Dodge Charger purchase and police interview
Stilley and relatives bought a Dodge Charger at a Topeka dealership then returned to Lawrence and to the Lawrence Police Department. He was arrested July 14, 2020 after a reported standoff with Topeka police. Det. Kim Nicholson testified Stilley admitted using narcotics but disputed some allegations from relatives. federal charges in the incident are pending. A U S attorney’s office spokesman did not respond to Journal-World requests for more information.
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Colyer and Mann align in Kansas political shift 2022 race
Former Kansas governor Jeff Colyer and Lt Governor David Colyer backed by state leaders, with Mann winning a U S House seat in 2020 after Roger Marshall left Congress. Colyer campaigns for 2022 bid while facing Kris Kobach in 2018 GOP primary and Laura Kelly’s 2018 general loss context. Tim Carpenter reports for Kansas Reflector.
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Wall Street edges higher as Etsy departs boost fades
Wall Street closed with modest gains after a choppy session led by tech and energy names. Etsy jumped on news of acquiring Depop for about 1.63 billion dollars, while investors awaited Friday payroll data as Treasury yields drift lower.
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