Public Policy Chronicled - April 2010
The Senate agreed to consider extending unemployment benefits this week demonstrated by a 60-34 vote. These vital benefits are a safety net for many Michigan families, particularly in Southeast Michigan where unemployment rates have been consistently rising and held first place for unemployment in the nation. In our area, in January, unemployment rates hit a bleak 15.3%. What do these benefits mean for Michiganders? Especially those in our area? It means, without them, they fall short of being able to meet their basic needs.
In the last several years, Michiganders have experienced a decline of industry, as well as the dreadful joblessness that doesn’t seem to be recovering. Unemployment insurance benefits are the lifeline that many need to be able to put food on the table and keep their families in their homes. Although the status of unemployment insurance is uncertain as of now, both of Michigan’s US Senators are working for us on this issue to help those in need!
In the last several years, Michiganders have experienced a decline of industry, as well as the dreadful joblessness that doesn’t seem to be recovering. Unemployment insurance benefits are the lifeline that many need to be able to put food on the table and keep their families in their homes. Although the status of unemployment insurance is uncertain as of now, both of Michigan’s US Senators are working for us on this issue to help those in need!
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