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Moving to give the private sector a greater say in Iowa's economic development strategy, Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday announced the business leaders he has appointed to a new panel that will oversee efforts to attract new employers and expand existing businesses.

Retailers advertised more than 43,000 new jobs online for both salespeople and sales managers between Sept. 1 and Oct. 15, which marks a growth of 16 percent, compared to the same timeframe in 2010, according to WANTED Analytics.

As more budget cuts loom, Gov. Chris Gregoire is moving toward reopening contracts with Washington state employee unions to renegotiate health care benefits.

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week, though not by enough to suggest that hiring is picking up.

Some employers are struggling to find talent to fill key positions, even in this slow economy. With the national unemployment rate is sitting at 9.1 percent, there are plenty of people looking for work, but that doesnt necessarily mean employers finding the right job candidates, says Erin Peterson, recruitment process...