Beshear says he prefers offering back-to-work bonus before 'prematurely' cutting unemployment benefits
Berry Craig
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- Despite growing pressure from Republicans and business leaders, Gov. Andy Beshear said he is not going to cut Kentucky’s unemployment benefits — at least not yet.
Beshear called Kentucky’s labor shortage a “complicated problem” caused by a perfect storm of factors, including the rapid pace of the recovery, continuing child-care issues and lingering COVID-19 concerns. But he admitted the extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits is part of the reason for so many “help wanted” signs.