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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
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians
Denny Heck, ...
Aug. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Govs. Inslee, Whitmer lead coalition of 17 governors opposing federal proposal to kick families off food assistance
Gov. Jared Polis, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Booker, Menendez Lead NJ Lawmakers in Opposing USDA Proposal to Restrict SNAP Benefits
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Gov. Lee Convenes Cabinet for Distressed County Summit
Gov. Bill Lee
July 25, 2019
Governor Lamont Creates Task Force on Housing and Supports for Vulnerable Populations
Gov. Ned Lamont
July 18, 2019
Mills Administration Pursues Changes to General Assistance Program, Aligning Rules with Intent of Law and Preparing Newly-Arrived Individuals to Enter the Workforce and Strengthen Maine's Economy
Gov. Janet Mills
July 15, 2019
Governor Walz Celebrates Bipartisan Wage Theft Legislation with Advocates, Legislators
Gov. Tim Walz
June 27, 2019
Governor Mills Signs Into Law Bipartisan Bills To Combat Poverty in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills
May 22, 2019
Boston Fed President, Vermont Governor Announce Collaborative Effort to Strengthen State's Rural Towns, Smaller Cities
Gov. Phil Scott
May 14, 2019
Cramer, Murphy, Jones, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Diaper Banks
Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 16, 2019
In San Bernardino, Governor Newsom Meets with Formerly Homeless Californians & Highlights Statewide Homelessness Strategy
Gov. Gavin Newsom
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Governor Ivey Awards $46.6 Million to Help Low-Income Residents with Heating Costs
Gov. Kay Ivey
Nov. 16, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On New Record-Low Texas Unemployment
Gov. Greg Abbott
Aug. 30, 2018
Congressman Heck and Federal Home Loan Bank Celebrate Record Amount of Grant Money Awarded to 22 Affordable Housing Projects in Washington
Denny Heck
July 26, 2018
Whitmer Releases Plan to Fight Urban Poverty
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
June 1, 2018
Gianforte Statement on May Jobs Report
Gov. Greg Gianforte
Feb. 14, 2018
Lujan Grisham Urges OMB Director Mick Mulvaney To Visit Communities In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Jan. 26, 2018
New Interactive Maps Show Unemployment Rates, High-demand Jobs by Legislative District
Gov. Kim Reynolds
Sept. 27, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Thomas E. Prices, M.D., Secretary of the HHS - Maximum Possible Funding for LIHEAP in the Coming Winter Season
Gov. Tim Walz, ...
Sept. 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Request for Information, Overtime Protections for Working Families
Gov. Jared Polis, ...
July 21, 2017
Alabama's June 2017 Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6%
Gov. Kay Ivey
May 9, 2017
Casey, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit School 'Lunch Shaming'
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, ...
April 6, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Relation Agencies, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Bipartisan Support for Full Funding of Heating Assistance Program that Trump Budget Would Eliminate
Denny Heck, ...
April 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member, the Hon. Mario Diaz Balart and the Hon. David Price - Request to Fund Public Housing
Denny Heck, ...
Date
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Politician
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
Sept. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians
Denny Heck, ...
Aug. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Govs. Inslee, Whitmer lead coalition of 17 governors opposing federal proposal to kick families off food assistance
Gov.Jared Polis, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Booker, Menendez Lead NJ Lawmakers in Opposing USDA Proposal to Restrict SNAP Benefits
Gov.Mikie Sherrill, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Gov. Lee Convenes Cabinet for Distressed County Summit
Gov.Bill Lee
July 25, 2019
Governor Lamont Creates Task Force on Housing and Supports for Vulnerable Populations
Gov.Ned Lamont
July 18, 2019
Mills Administration Pursues Changes to General Assistance Program, Aligning Rules with Intent of Law and Preparing Newly-Arrived Individuals to Enter the Workforce and Strengthen Maine's Economy
Gov.Janet Mills
July 15, 2019
Governor Walz Celebrates Bipartisan Wage Theft Legislation with Advocates, Legislators
Gov.Tim Walz
June 27, 2019
Governor Mills Signs Into Law Bipartisan Bills To Combat Poverty in Maine
Gov.Janet Mills
May 22, 2019
Boston Fed President, Vermont Governor Announce Collaborative Effort to Strengthen State's Rural Towns, Smaller Cities
Gov.Phil Scott
May 14, 2019
Cramer, Murphy, Jones, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Diaper Banks
Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 16, 2019
In San Bernardino, Governor Newsom Meets with Formerly Homeless Californians & Highlights Statewide Homelessness Strategy
Gov.Gavin Newsom
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Governor Ivey Awards $46.6 Million to Help Low-Income Residents with Heating Costs
Gov.Kay Ivey
Nov. 16, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On New Record-Low Texas Unemployment
Gov.Greg Abbott
Aug. 30, 2018
Congressman Heck and Federal Home Loan Bank Celebrate Record Amount of Grant Money Awarded to 22 Affordable Housing Projects in Washington
Denny Heck
July 26, 2018
Whitmer Releases Plan to Fight Urban Poverty
Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
June 1, 2018
Gianforte Statement on May Jobs Report
Gov.Greg Gianforte
Feb. 14, 2018
Lujan Grisham Urges OMB Director Mick Mulvaney To Visit Communities In New Mexico
Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham
Jan. 26, 2018
New Interactive Maps Show Unemployment Rates, High-demand Jobs by Legislative District
Gov.Kim Reynolds
Sept. 27, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Thomas E. Prices, M.D., Secretary of the HHS - Maximum Possible Funding for LIHEAP in the Coming Winter Season
Gov.Tim Walz, ...
Sept. 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Request for Information, Overtime Protections for Working Families
Gov.Jared Polis, ...
July 21, 2017
Alabama's June 2017 Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6%
Gov.Kay Ivey
May 9, 2017
Casey, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit School 'Lunch Shaming'
Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham, ...
April 6, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Relation Agencies, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Bipartisan Support for Full Funding of Heating Assistance Program that Trump Budget Would Eliminate
Denny Heck, ...
April 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member, the Hon. Mario Diaz Balart and the Hon. David Price - Request to Fund Public Housing
Denny Heck, ...
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