These Alaskans on unemployment say they did what officials asked — but the state still wants them to pay back some benefits Published December 12, 2020 Becky Phillips, her boyfriend Steven Jones, and their 5-month-old daughter Allison Jones stand outside their apartment on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Anchorage. Phillips was recently told by the State of Alaska that she needed to return nearly $3,500 in improperly distributed unemployment benefits. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Share on Facebook Print article Anchorage resident Becky Phillips collected unemployment benefits for months after losing her job in March during the COVID-19 pandemic. She used the money for rent, other bills and expenses for her newborn daughter, Allison.