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Total worker comp in Q1 is highest in San Francisco, lowest in Miami

2 years 6 months ago
The BLS released its estimate of total worker compensation for Q1 today. This includes both wages and benefits. Here's where pay is highest and lowest: The nationwide average for private industry workers is $41 per hour. It's significantly higher for public workers ($58), union workers ($54), and big companies ($59). Adjusted for inflation, total compensation ...continue reading "Total worker comp in Q1 is highest in San Francisco, lowest in Miami"
Kevin Drum

Evergy slashes planned renewable energy additions, proposes more natural gas

2 years 6 months ago

Kansas’ largest electric utility – also a major supplier in western Missouri – has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its oldest coal plant for years longer. Two years ago, Evergy announced plans to retire the Lawrence Energy Center by the end of […]

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Allison Kite

Daily Deal: The Complete Tableau 10 Data Science Bundle

2 years 6 months ago
Tableau 10 is the data visualization tool that breaks mounds of information down into clear, actionable insights, making it a valuable tool for any data-driven guru. This course will show you how to get started with Tableau 10, so you can create powerful visualizations and guide your business with solid, accessible answers. It’s on sale […]
Gretchen Heckmann

St. Louis' Brian Owens To Play Father's Day Concert — With His Dad

2 years 6 months ago
Soul sensation Brian Owens will play a special St. Louis show, “Duets with Dad,” at the Touhill Performing Arts Center (1 Touhill Circle) on Father’s Day at 6 p.m.  In 2013, Owens and his father, Thomas Owens, released a smash-hit cover of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” which garnered nearly 100 million views on YouTube.
Scout Hudson

Proud Market Supports Local LGBTQ+ Orgs and Vendors

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - On Thursday, June 15, the Old Bakery Beer Company hosted the second Proud Market to showcase work by local LGBTQ+ and ally artisans. The event also served as a fundraiser for Alton Pride and the Metro Trans Umbrella Group, two local LGBTQ+ organizations. “It’s a lot about just being supportive of the people who are around us, our friends and our family members and team members and other people in our community who, especially in recent years, have been threatened and attacked,” Lauren Pattan, vice president and operations manager of The Old Bakery Beer Company, said. A variety of vendors were in attendance. Candles, earrings, paintings, pottery and clothing were popular sales items. Charlie Witzel, who owns CBJeeBees , was at the Proud Market selling hand-painted patches. Witzel noted that they were originally anxious about coming to the event because they hesitate to leave St. Louis and go to smaller towns in the current political climate.

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