The Department of Labor reported that the consumer price index increased 3.7% year-over-year in September, up from 3.4% in August, with monthly costs rising 0.6%, the sharpest increase in five months. Core prices, excluding food and energy, climbed 2.6% annually, up from 2.4% the prior month, driven partly by higher gas, clothing, and airfare costs.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-14
The Kansas Department of Labor, under Secretary Amber Shultz, has modernized its unemployment insurance technology, replacing software that dated back to the 1970s. Previously, agents juggled five separate screens, some requiring command-line input without mouse support, and the system shut down nightly for batch processing, blocking claims filed in the evening. The agency has now introduced AI-driven tools to streamline the filing process and support staff.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-02
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