Louisville Courier-Journal: Kentucky House Republicans look to scale back unemployment benefits. Here's what to know.
Berry Craig
Thanks to Liles Taylor for sending us this.
It's not going to help our workforce participation, it's just going to harm some people who need that safety net benefit. -- Gov. Andy Beshear
By JOE SONKA
FRANKFORT — A majority of Republican lawmakers in the House want to scale back unemployment insurance benefits for Kentuckians.
As it stands, House Bill 4 would significantly reduce the number of weeks out-of-work residents would be eligible for unemployment insurance. It would also increase job search requirements.
The fate of the bill now lies in the hands of the state Senate.