Nebraska's unemployment benefits could be slashed by 10 weeks if priority bill passes

[Omaha Steve]

https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraskas-unemployment-benefits-could-be-slashed-by-10-weeks-if-priority-bill-passes/article_ca5003ac-cf3e-11ee-ba53-57edc20fee32.html

By Martha Stoddard 33 mins ago

LINCOLN — Nebraskans who get laid off from work could have a tougher time if state lawmakers pass a bill that has been flying under the radar so far.

Legislative Bill 1170 would cut the length of time people could get unemployment benefits by nearly 40%, slashing the maximum from 26 weeks down to 16 weeks.

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston introduced the bill. It has now advanced from the Business and Labor Committee, which he chairs, and has been named a committee priority, which increases the chances it will be debated by the full Legislature.

Riepe called the measure a “motivation bill” that could encourage workers to take jobs more quickly, while saving money for the state’s unemployment trust fund.

FULL story at link.

My good friend State Senator Carol Blood voted against this in committee. She is term limited and running for US Congress. She could use a small donation with your help here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/carol-blood-for-congress-220


Senator Blood

[jimfields33]

1. They are using todays info where jobs are plentiful and available,

But that will undoubtedly change eventually. They need to see how bad this could be long term.