Hogan Criticized For Opting Out Of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Programs

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Several members of Maryland’s congressional delegation – all Democrats – are raising questions with Republican Governor Larry Hogan about his decision to end the state’s participation in four federal pandemic unemployment assistance programs. The group, which includes Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, said unemployment benefits are helping more than 300,000 Marylanders make ends…

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Md. To Cease Paying Enhanced Unemployment Benefits

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Maryland will stop distributing enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits, and will reinstate work search requirements. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the programs have brought important temporary relief, but as more people get vaccinated for COVID-19 many businesses say they can’t find the workers they need. The state informed the federal administration that it will…

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Del. To Resume Work Search Requirements

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Delaware recipients of unemployment benefits will be required to search for work effective June 12th, ending the suspension of the requirement that was in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delawareans who are unemployed will be required to register with JobLink, which allows them to create or upload a resume. Claimants will be required to complete…

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