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YakTriNews.com May 11, 2021 3:09 PM Melissa Luck AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File BOISE, Idaho – Citing comments from Idaho business owners who are struggling to hire right now, Governor Brad Little said Tuesday the state will end participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs. Beginning June 19, Idaho workers will no longer get: $300 per week from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Fund; benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assi...

The Department of Workforce Services in Taylorsville is pictured on April 15, 2021. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the state’s unemployed will no longer receive the $300 weekly COVID-19 stimulus payment, as well as other federal unemployment programs tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Joining a list of other states whose leaders say the pandemic-boosted jobless benefit is leading to a labor shortage, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox sa...

BOISE – Gov. Brad Little announced today Idaho will end its participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs to help employers get workers back on the job. “Employers are telling me one of the big reasons they cannot recruit and retain some workers is because those employees are receiving more on unemployment than they would while working. We see ‘Help Wanted’ signs everywhere. Idaho has the strongest economy in the nation, and we are a top 10 state...

While more businesses reopen their doors and expand operations as the pandemic wanes, “Help Wanted” signs are cropping up like spring dandelions. Many employers say they are finding it more

UpdatedWed, May 12, 2021 at 10:48 am MT Reply Citing employers inability to find workers, Governor Brad Little will end three federal programs effective June 19. (Shutterstock / Brt) BOISE, ID — Those receiving unemployment compensation will see smaller checks after June 19 as Governor Brad Little announced the state will no longer participate in three federal programs started due to the pandemic. Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devi...

Going back to work – the road to economic recovery, say lawmakers Wednesday, May 12, 2021  |  Chris Woodward (OneNewsNow.com) Spanish Following the lead of a few other Republican-led states, Mississippi is doing away with enhanced unemployment benefits. It is widely believed that the extra $300 a week on top of unemployment benefits is incentivizing some or many people not to look for work. The money was called for in President Joe Bidens "American Rescue Plan," although COVID relief...

Gov. Cox announced on Tuesday that federal unemployment programs tied to the pandemic will end in Utah next month. This includes the $300 weekly stimulus payment and other federal unemployment programs.  In a press release from the governor’s office, Cox stated that the benefits were never meant to be permanent and that ending the programs on June 26  is a “natural next step in getting the state and people’s lives back to normal.” Because unemployment is at 2.9% in the state, Cox stat...

Little Puts Idaho Back to Work KEVIN MILLER/KIDO TALK RADIO Its as if the governor was listening to our morning show for the last few days. Remember, we started advocated for Idaho ditching the federal unemployment benefits last week, and today the governor followed our requests.  You can read our post from earlier today here. Governor Little announced today Idaho would end its participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs to help employers get workers back on the ...

(KUTV) — Encouraged by positive job growth across the state, Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday decided to end Utahs participation in increased federal unemployment benefits tied to the pandemic. “This is the natural next step in getting the state and people’s lives back to normal,” Gov. Cox said in a statement. I believe in the value of work. With the nation’s lowest unemployment rate at 2.9% and plenty of good-paying jobs available today, it makes sense to transition away from these...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday the state will stop participating in added federal unemployment benefits in an effort to encourage Tennesseans on unemployment to start working again.