Unemployment Benefits

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Business

Unemployed Texans waiting on hold got an upgrade over the summer — at least musically

Matt Largey

Musician Justin Sherburn wrote an album inspired by his wait for unemployment benefits. Now, others in the same situation will hear it as they wait.

A pedestrian walks by a "Now Hiring" sign outside of a Lamps Plus store in San Francisco on on June 3. Four states, including Mississippi, are moving to end an extra $300-a-week unemployment benefit, arguing the pay is discouraging people from finding work.

Politics

These Four States Are Cutting A Key Lifeline For The Unemployed

Scott Horsley

Mississippi, Missouri, Alaska and Iowa are ending the extra $300-a-week unemployment benefit provided as part of COVID-19 relief in a controversial bid to get people back to work.

President Trump, seen here at the White House on Dec. 12, has signed the coronavirus relief package.

COVID-19

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package After Threatening To Derail It

Barbara Sprunt

Trump's seal of approval, even after bashing the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive congressional package.

COVID-19

Jobless Benefits Lapse For Millions As Trump Withholds Signature On Relief Bill

Jason Slotkin

The nearly $900 billion package includes an extension of jobless aid. President Trump's criticisms of the bill, including that relief checks were too small, caught much of Washington by surprise.

Todd Anderson is a single dad raising four children in Mackinaw City, Mich. "I'm pretty honest and open with them," he says. "They know we're in a spot right now."

COVID-19

12 Million To Lose Jobless Benefits The Day After Christmas Unless Congress Acts

Chris Arnold

If Congress doesn't compromise and pass another relief bill, a new study finds a staggering number of Americans will lose a critical financial lifeline as the pandemic worsens.

Texas

To Get Unemployment Benefits, Texans Now Need To Prove They're Searching For Work

From Texas Standard:The Texas unemployment agency is reinstating work search requirements for those receiving unemployment benefits starting Nov. 1.The…

Texas

John Cornyn Says Pandemic Requires More Relief Spending, But Democratic Proposals Go Too Far

From Texas Standard:John Cornyn has been a U.S. senator for Texas since 2002. He is the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, and many say he's in the…

Volunteers load boxes of food into the drunk of a car.

Texas

Out-Of-Work Texans Could Start Seeing Extra $300 In Unemployment Payments Next Week

Unemployed Texans could begin receiving $300 in extra weekly jobless payments as soon as next week, a Texas Workforce Commission spokesperson said, after…

Boarded up bars on Sixth Street in Austin.

Texas

Texas Will Apply For Federal Program To Get Extra $300 Per Week For Unemployed Texans

On Thursday. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas will apply for federal funding to provide an extra $300 every week for people who have lost their jobs. More than…

President Trump speaks during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday.

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Some Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes

Tamara Keith

President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure after not reaching a deal with Congress.