Vote on Unemployment Scheduled for Monday After Two Week Delay
The Senate is scheduled to go into extraordinary session this upcoming Monday to vote on Senate Bill 147, legislation that would extend unemployment benefits to help Wisconsin's displaced workers while they continue looking for jobs during these tough economic times. This legislation should have been passed and signed as early as Wednesday, July 22, but has been at a standstill as a result of Republicans in the Senate and Assembly failing to work together to reach a consensus.
The simple legislative change proposed in Senate Bill 147 would allow Wisconsin to capture nearly $90 million from the federal government to extend unemployment benefits in the state. These funds would not need to be repaid to the federal government.
Passing this important legislation is crucial to our community as Milwaukee County faces an 8.4% unemployment rate. Extending unemployment benefits will help to ensure that our family, friends and neighbors who were knocked down by this economic crisis will be able to continue receiving the support they need to get back on their feet again.
For information about this legislation, go to:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposals/sb147
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We look forward to an update from Senator Larson's next report.
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