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 devices. You can also download our free Patch mobile app on Android or iPhone. "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 for best employment, but there is more we can do. It's time to get back to work," Governor Little said. "My decision is based on a fundamental conservative principle – we do not want people on unemployment. We want people working. A strong economy cannot exist without workers returning to a job."