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Jobless ‘payments are discouraging people from returning to work,’ Gov. Reynolds says
Gov. Kim Reynolds cites low unemployment for reason to cut benefits months early
As U.S. economy rebounds from COVID pandemic, more employers turn to automation rather than calling back or hiring workers.
Claims at lowest levels since start of the pandemic
Iowa’s last nuclear power plant continues decommissioning process
Eastern Iowa employers face ‘unprecedented’ hiring challenge
Continuing claims also decrease in week ending April 24
Continuing claims remain steady, increasing portion of new claims tied to coronavirus
State’s labor force participation experiences slight uptick
Majority of claims related to pandemic, according to state agency
Funding expected to create or retain 463 jobs through Iowa EdTech Accelerator
