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Iowa’s youth labor law leaves small businesses and teen workers in hot water
An Iowa bill meant to expand employment opportunities has backfired on the businesses it aimed to help, leaving many with exorbitant fines and teen employees open to potential exploitation. Last year, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds passed Senate File 542, a…
Progress and possible pain
For Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the…
The Corridor isn’t full
CBJ Editorial We are disappointed in the political discourse surrounding immigration. A well-functioning immigration system is important…
RSM economist upbeat on mid-market
Keynote speaker Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist of RSM US LLP, kicked off the CBJ Mid-Year…
Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The…
