Gov. Brian Kemp is planning to end enhanced unemployment benefits from the federal government. As of June 26, the maximum weekly benefit will be cut by $300. Georgia is one of 17 states to stop federal benefits designed to help out-of-work residents during the pandemic. Ray Khalfani with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute says many of the openings are in low wage jobs and some workers are choosing to protect their health during an ongoing pandemic. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports.
Caption Gov. Brian Kemp is planning to end enhanced unemployment benefits from the federal government. As of June 26, the maximum weekly benefit will be cut by $300.
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May 14, 2021
, by Lauren Souther
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler outlined a plan to combat the labor shortage and jumpstart Georgia’s economic recovery.
Federal pandemic unemployment programs will end on Saturday, June 26, 2021. State officials will provide resources for job search support, education and training opportunities, childcare and transportation services, and safe workplace initiatives for workers, families, and employers leading up to then.
“GDOL has dispersed almost $22 billion in the past fourteen months to support families in this crisis, paying mortgages, electric bills, and grocery tabs when Georgians were in greatest need. It is critical for us to support our economy and local businesses by providing solutions to the roadblocks many Georgians have faced when returning to work,” said Labor Comm
Today Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s plan for reemployment and economic recovery. To address workforce shortages and boost a full economic recovery, state labor officials plan to end Georgia’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective Saturday, June 26, 2021. Over the next several weeks, state officials […]
Family fears for loss of federal pandemic assistance
Ohio governor Mike Dewine is opting the state out of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program at the end of June. A Liberty Township family said the decision forces them into a dangerous situation.
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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio â In a push to get people back to work, Ohio governor Mike Dewine is opting the state out of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program at the end of June.
The program allows those collecting jobless benefits to receive an extra $300 weekly.
Sarah Russell of Liberty Township said the decision to stop the program shouldn t be so cut and dry.
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Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday it will join 12 other states by ending its participation in federally-funded COVID-related unemployment benefits.
Photo by Governor s Office Mountain State to stop paying federally-funded COVID-related unemployment benefits
Times West Virginian
May 15, 2021
Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday it will join 12 other states by ending its participation in federally-funded COVID-related unemployment benefits. Photo by Governor s Office
CHARLESTON â West Virginia becomes the 13th state to announce it will cease paying unemployment compensation to residents who are currently receiving COVID-related benefits.
Beginning June 19 at midnight, the Mountain State will end its participation in all federally-funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs.