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Sept. 18, 2020 Gov. Evers Asks for Resignation of Workforce Development Secretary Gov. Tony Evers
Sept. 17, 2020 Gov. Lee and FSAG Actions Have Protected Tennessee Jobs, Avoided Major Tax Increase Gov. Bill Lee
Sept. 3, 2020 Gov. Little keeps taxes low for Idaho small businesses, ensures solvency of unemployment trust fund Gov. Brad Little
Aug. 29, 2020 Governor Walz Announces Approval of Lost Wages Assistance Application Gov. Tim Walz
Aug. 28, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Laura Gov. Greg Abbott
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Ellzey, Dir. of the Department of Employment and Workforce - South Carolina Applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant Gov. Henry McMaster
Aug. 21, 2020 FEMA Approves Whitmer Administration's Application for Federal Funding to Provide an Additional $300 Per Week to Unemployed Michiganders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 20, 2020 Heck calls for "automatic stabilizers now' after "dire' unemployment numbers Denny Heck
Aug. 20, 2020 State Community Development Council to deliver $13.3M in housing aid for low-income New Mexicans Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Stitt Announces Federal Approval of State's LWA Application Gov. Kevin Stitt
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Gov. Mikie Sherrill, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Whitmer Administration Applies for Federal Funding to Provide an Additional $300 Per Week to Unemployed Michiganders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 17, 2020 Gov. Stitt submits application for Oklahoma unemployment claimants to receive additional benefits Gov. Kevin Stitt
Aug. 15, 2020 Iowa's application for Lost Wages Assistance funds approved by FEMA Gov. Kim Reynolds
Aug. 13, 2020 Governor Dunleavy approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Aug. 7, 2020 Governor Whitmer Takes Action to Protect Michigan Workers After the Federal Government Allowed Unemployment Benefits to Lapse" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 7, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating Food Security Council Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 6, 2020 Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Highlight Assistance Available to Minnesotans Gov. Tim Walz
Aug. 5, 2020 Governor Gordon uses CARES Act Funds to Pay For Higher Education for Unemployed and Underemployed Adults Gov. Mark Gordon
July 31, 2020 Rep. Sherrill: Senate Must Act with Urgency on Expiring Unemployment Benefits Gov. Mikie Sherrill
July 30, 2020 Governor Mills & MaineHousing Expand Rental Relief Program to Help Prevent Evictions, Counter Reductions in Federal Unemployment Benefits Gov. Janet Mills
July 29, 2020 Governor Newsom Takes Action to Strengthen State Unemployment Insurance Delivery System Gov. Gavin Newsom
July 27, 2020 Gov. Lujan Grisham blasts Senate GOP for effort to slash benefits for workers hurt by COVID-19 pandemic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Gov. Mike Braun, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Sherrill Meets with Housing Alliance of Morris County to Discuss COVID-19 Impact Gov. Mikie Sherrill
July 20, 2020 Oklahoma June Unemployment Rate Declines Significantly, Tied for Fifth Lowest Nationally Gov. Kevin Stitt
July 18, 2020 Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Joins Former Detroit Piston Rasheed Wallace and NBA Alumni Stephen Jackson to Give Back to Community Garlin Gilchrist
July 17, 2020 Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on June Employment Situation Gov. Henry McMaster
July 8, 2020 Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce $12 Million Effort to Combat Hunger in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
July 2, 2020 Gov. Reynolds directs $490 million of CARES Funds into Unemployment Trust Fund Gov. Kim Reynolds
July 1, 2020 Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Issue Statements Following the Signing of FY2021 Budget Gov. Brian Kemp
June 30, 2020 Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Updates Gov. Andy Beshear
June 29, 2020 Governor Newsom Signs 2020 Budget Act Gov. Gavin Newsom
June 25, 2020 Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Scholarship Legislation Gov. Ron DeSantis
June 24, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Announces Additional Dept. of Labor Resources for Kansans Gov. Laura Kelly
June 22, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Takes Immediate Action to Address KDOL's Unemployment Insurance Caseload Gov. Laura Kelly
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the USDA - Spanberger Leads Virginia Members in Pushing USDA to Deliver Proportional Food Relief to Virginia Families, Fix Disparities in Distribution to Food Banks Gov. Abigail Spanberger
June 5, 2020 Gov. Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Gov. JB Pritzker
June 5, 2020 Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Community Agencies in COVID-19 Recovery Gov. Kay Ivey
May 22, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Extensions To Payment Deadlines For Certain Employers Gov. Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on Unemployment Numbers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón, ...
May 12, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families Gov. Greg Abbott
May 8, 2020 Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks Gov. Greg Abbott
May 6, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expediting Unemployment Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Michiganders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 4, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants Gov. Ned Lamont
April 30, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces New TWC Guidance For Unemployment Claimants Gov. Greg Abbott
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 28, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Labor Department Has Begun Issuing Supplemental $600 Stimulus Payments for State Unemployment Benefits Gov. Ned Lamont
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Denny Heck, ...
April 22, 2020 Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options Gov. Brian Kemp
April 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Extends Temporary Expansions in Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-Sharing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, NJ Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership for Increased Funding to Protect Those Facing Food Insecurity Gov. Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 15, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Implementation of System That Will Significantly Speed up Unemployment Claims During COVID-19 Emergency Gov. Ned Lamont
April 13, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance Gov. JB Pritzker
April 10, 2020 Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
March 31, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families Gov. Greg Abbott
March 31, 2020 Governor Kelly issues Executive Order to help meet surging demand for unemployment benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 Gov. Laura Kelly
March 27, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers Gov. JB Pritzker
March 26, 2020 IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims Gov. JB Pritzker
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds Gov. Greg Abbott
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Inslee and other governors send letter urging Trump to expand unemployment benefits Gov. Mike Dunleavy, ...
March 23, 2020 Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses Gov. Kim Reynolds
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Gov. Beshear Takes Action to Improve Key Government Programs Gov. Andy Beshear
Feb. 15, 2020 Free school meals bill clears House Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado Votes to Condemn Administration Proposal to Block Grant Medicaid Antonio Delgado
Jan. 22, 2020 Governor Newsom Announces Deployment of Trailers and Medical Services Tents to Los Angeles County as Part of Accelerated State Action on Homelessness Gov. Gavin Newsom
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Walz Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed Cuts to Hunger Relief Gov. Tim Walz
Dec. 18, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force Focused on Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Denny Heck, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels, Provide Meals To Homeless On Thanksgiving Day Gov. Greg Abbott
Nov. 7, 2019 Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Gov. Henry McMaster
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS act to allow people to receive food aid, other public assistance while they plan for a better future Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 3, 2019 First Lady Jennie Gordon Announces Wyoming Hunger Initiative Gov. Mark Gordon
Date Title Politician
Sept. 18, 2020 Gov. Evers Asks for Resignation of Workforce Development Secretary Gov.Tony Evers
Sept. 17, 2020 Gov. Lee and FSAG Actions Have Protected Tennessee Jobs, Avoided Major Tax Increase Gov.Bill Lee
Sept. 3, 2020 Gov. Little keeps taxes low for Idaho small businesses, ensures solvency of unemployment trust fund Gov.Brad Little
Aug. 29, 2020 Governor Walz Announces Approval of Lost Wages Assistance Application Gov.Tim Walz
Aug. 28, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Laura Gov.Greg Abbott
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Ellzey, Dir. of the Department of Employment and Workforce - South Carolina Applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant Gov.Henry McMaster
Aug. 21, 2020 FEMA Approves Whitmer Administration's Application for Federal Funding to Provide an Additional $300 Per Week to Unemployed Michiganders Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 20, 2020 Heck calls for "automatic stabilizers now' after "dire' unemployment numbers Denny Heck
Aug. 20, 2020 State Community Development Council to deliver $13.3M in housing aid for low-income New Mexicans Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Stitt Announces Federal Approval of State's LWA Application Gov.Kevin Stitt
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Gov.Mikie Sherrill, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Whitmer Administration Applies for Federal Funding to Provide an Additional $300 Per Week to Unemployed Michiganders Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 17, 2020 Gov. Stitt submits application for Oklahoma unemployment claimants to receive additional benefits Gov.Kevin Stitt
Aug. 15, 2020 Iowa's application for Lost Wages Assistance funds approved by FEMA Gov.Kim Reynolds
Aug. 13, 2020 Governor Dunleavy approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans Gov.Mike Dunleavy
Aug. 7, 2020 Governor Whitmer Takes Action to Protect Michigan Workers After the Federal Government Allowed Unemployment Benefits to Lapse" Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 7, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating Food Security Council Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Aug. 6, 2020 Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Highlight Assistance Available to Minnesotans Gov.Tim Walz
Aug. 5, 2020 Governor Gordon uses CARES Act Funds to Pay For Higher Education for Unemployed and Underemployed Adults Gov.Mark Gordon
July 31, 2020 Rep. Sherrill: Senate Must Act with Urgency on Expiring Unemployment Benefits Gov.Mikie Sherrill
July 30, 2020 Governor Mills & MaineHousing Expand Rental Relief Program to Help Prevent Evictions, Counter Reductions in Federal Unemployment Benefits Gov.Janet Mills
July 29, 2020 Governor Newsom Takes Action to Strengthen State Unemployment Insurance Delivery System Gov.Gavin Newsom
July 27, 2020 Gov. Lujan Grisham blasts Senate GOP for effort to slash benefits for workers hurt by COVID-19 pandemic Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Gov.Mike Braun, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Sherrill Meets with Housing Alliance of Morris County to Discuss COVID-19 Impact Gov.Mikie Sherrill
July 20, 2020 Oklahoma June Unemployment Rate Declines Significantly, Tied for Fifth Lowest Nationally Gov.Kevin Stitt
July 18, 2020 Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Joins Former Detroit Piston Rasheed Wallace and NBA Alumni Stephen Jackson to Give Back to Community Garlin Gilchrist
July 17, 2020 Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on June Employment Situation Gov.Henry McMaster
July 8, 2020 Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce $12 Million Effort to Combat Hunger in Minnesota Gov.Tim Walz
July 2, 2020 Gov. Reynolds directs $490 million of CARES Funds into Unemployment Trust Fund Gov.Kim Reynolds
July 1, 2020 Kemp, Duncan, Ralston Issue Statements Following the Signing of FY2021 Budget Gov.Brian Kemp
June 30, 2020 Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Updates Gov.Andy Beshear
June 29, 2020 Governor Newsom Signs 2020 Budget Act Gov.Gavin Newsom
June 25, 2020 Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Scholarship Legislation Gov.Ron DeSantis
June 24, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Announces Additional Dept. of Labor Resources for Kansans Gov.Laura Kelly
June 22, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Takes Immediate Action to Address KDOL's Unemployment Insurance Caseload Gov.Laura Kelly
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the USDA - Spanberger Leads Virginia Members in Pushing USDA to Deliver Proportional Food Relief to Virginia Families, Fix Disparities in Distribution to Food Banks Gov.Abigail Spanberger
June 5, 2020 Gov. Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Gov.JB Pritzker
June 5, 2020 Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Community Agencies in COVID-19 Recovery Gov.Kay Ivey
May 22, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Extensions To Payment Deadlines For Certain Employers Gov.Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on Unemployment Numbers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Gov.Jenniffer González-Colón, ...
May 12, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families Gov.Greg Abbott
May 8, 2020 Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks Gov.Greg Abbott
May 6, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expediting Unemployment Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Michiganders Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 4, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants Gov.Ned Lamont
April 30, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces New TWC Guidance For Unemployment Claimants Gov.Greg Abbott
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 28, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Labor Department Has Begun Issuing Supplemental $600 Stimulus Payments for State Unemployment Benefits Gov.Ned Lamont
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Denny Heck, ...
April 22, 2020 Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options Gov.Brian Kemp
April 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Extends Temporary Expansions in Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-Sharing Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, NJ Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership for Increased Funding to Protect Those Facing Food Insecurity Gov.Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 15, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Implementation of System That Will Significantly Speed up Unemployment Claims During COVID-19 Emergency Gov.Ned Lamont
April 13, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance Gov.JB Pritzker
April 10, 2020 Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
March 31, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families Gov.Greg Abbott
March 31, 2020 Governor Kelly issues Executive Order to help meet surging demand for unemployment benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 Gov.Laura Kelly
March 27, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers Gov.JB Pritzker
March 26, 2020 IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims Gov.JB Pritzker
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds Gov.Greg Abbott
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Inslee and other governors send letter urging Trump to expand unemployment benefits Gov.Mike Dunleavy, ...
March 23, 2020 Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses Gov.Kim Reynolds
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Denny Heck, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Gov. Beshear Takes Action to Improve Key Government Programs Gov.Andy Beshear
Feb. 15, 2020 Free school meals bill clears House Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado Votes to Condemn Administration Proposal to Block Grant Medicaid Antonio Delgado
Jan. 22, 2020 Governor Newsom Announces Deployment of Trailers and Medical Services Tents to Los Angeles County as Part of Accelerated State Action on Homelessness Gov.Gavin Newsom
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Walz Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed Cuts to Hunger Relief Gov.Tim Walz
Dec. 18, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force Focused on Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Denny Heck, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels, Provide Meals To Homeless On Thanksgiving Day Gov.Greg Abbott
Nov. 7, 2019 Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Gov.Henry McMaster
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS act to allow people to receive food aid, other public assistance while they plan for a better future Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 3, 2019 First Lady Jennie Gordon Announces Wyoming Hunger Initiative Gov.Mark Gordon
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