Unemployment benefits in Michigan have now been extended from 20 to 26 weeks. | stock photo
Unemployment benefits in Michigan have now been extended from 20 to 26 weeks. | stock photo
Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) commended lawmakers of both parties for collaborating on COVID-19 legislation intended to help Michiganders affected by the ongoing pandemic.
Barrett was among the legislators to vote in support of the bills on Oct. 14.
“Once again, legislators of both parties have come together for the benefit of our state,” the senator said, according to the MiSenateGOP website.
Sen. Tom Barrett
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“Following the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutional separation of powers, I am glad to see the legislative process working as it should. This legislation will help protect both the lives and livelihoods of Michigan residents as we continue to combat this pandemic.”
One of the bills passed by Barrett and his colleagues was Senate Bill 886, which would add an extra six weeks to the 20-week window allotted for maximum unemployment benefits related to the coronavirus.
“Extended unemployment benefits will aid those unable to work due to the pandemic,” Barrett told MiSenateGOP.
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