05/24/2021

At Least 22 States are Ending Increased Unemployment Benefits

Republican governors say businesses need workers

A growing number of Republican-led states are rejecting increased unemployment benefits meant to help Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, a move they say will help business owners who can't find staff. Texas was the largest state to join the group this week.

On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott announced enhanced benefits in the state would end June 26, the same date Oklahoma also announced it would end benefits. Both New Hampshire and Indiana's governors this week said enhanced benefits in their states would end June 19. All together, at least 22 states this month have announced they would end increased benefits early.

"The Texas economy is booming and employers are hiring in communities throughout the state," said Abbott in a statement.

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