Texas To End $300 Weekly Federal Boost To Unemployment Payments

Texas To End $300 Weekly Federal Boost To Unemployment Payments

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Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas will stop the extra $300 weekly COVID unemployment benefits next month. Texas joins 20 other Republican-led states in this decision, citing that the additional funds discourage people from returning to work and complicate hiring for businesses.

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3 mins • 1 pt

When will the changes to the unemployment benefits take effect?

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What reasons did officials give for cutting the extra unemployment benefits?

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