In total, approximately 3,700 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.
About 14,300 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 18,200 weekly certifications filed under PUA. In addition, about 12,300 weekly certifications were filed for the federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. Weekly certifications must be filed by claimants every week in order to continue to receive unemployment benefits.
Maine’s typically sees increases in state unemployment claims this time of year due to seasonal layoffs that occur every winter, such as in accommodations, eating and drinking places, construction, landscaping, and temporary help, a news release noted. Some of these industries have seen increased impact due to COVID-19.
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Congress passed additional COVID-19 relief legislation (H.R.
133) on Monday evening, December 21, 2020. Today, President Trump
is expected to sign the deal, which includes a $900 billion
economic stimulus package that will provide relief benefits to
businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following is a summary of some of the provisions that will
have a major impact:
Financial Support for Businesses
PPP Loan Recipients
The legislation includes more than $280 billion for additional
PPP loans. It includes: (1) $12 billion designated for
minority-owned and very small businesses; (2) $15 billion in
Congressman Jim Himes Provides Federal COVID Relief Bill Update Written by Wilton First Selectwoman, Lynne Vanderslice
Congressman Jim Himes Office provided the First Selectwoman s Office with the following summary of programs for businesses and individuals contained in the current bi-partisan COVID-19 relief bill. You can also watch Congressman Himes discussion of the bill at this morning s meeting with members of the Western Connecticut Council of Governments on this link.
Small Business Support
Small biz w/ less than 10 employees:
$15B reserved for loans made by small community lenders (community banks/credit unions)
$15B for CDFIs, MDI, microloan intermediaries
Second draw for hard-hit businesses