top of page
Search

12/13/2024

  • jesse4430
  • Dec 13, 2024
  • 1 min read

MICHIGAN - A bill increasing unemployment benefits is on its way to Governor Whitmer.  Senate Bill 40 would increase weekly benefits from $362 to $614 by 2027.  The bill also would extend the unemployment eligibility period from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.  Small Business Association of Michigan CEO Brian Calley says this could have a drastic impact on the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which is where the benefits come from.  According to the Senate Fiscal Agency, payouts would surpass the fund’s revenue by 2027. Calley explains this could mean employers may have to pay more for the fund.  During Tuesday’s House Session, 59 representatives, including Republicans Greg Markkanen and Dave Prestin voted in favor of this legislation.

 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
12/05/2025

BAYFIELD COUNTY - Bayfield County faces a privacy dispute that has become more common across the country. TheDailyPress reports at the center of the issue is Bayfield’s use of five (with one pending)

 
 
 
12/05/2025

MICHIGAN - SNAP recipients must now work, train, or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week, for a total of 80 hours per month, to receive benefits. The age limit for those work requirements is also

 
 
 
12/05/2025

LUTSEN - Nearly two years after the historic Lutsen Lodge burned to the ground, owner Bryce Campbell has been federally charged with arson and insurance fraud.  Court documents show Campbell was more

 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page