With several federal stimulus measures set to expire the day after Christmas, state lawmakers are pushing an eight-week extension of unemployment benefits.
Both houses of the legislature unanimously passed an eight-week extension of jobless benefits on Thursday. The bill now goes to Gov. Phil Murphy. If he signs it, the eight-week extension of benefits for those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic would ensure no lapse in benefits as Congress continues to negotiate a new stimulus deal.
The bill s sponsor, State Sen. Dawn Addiego (D-Burlington), told NJ.com many New Jersey families were being forced to choose between holiday gifts and putting food on the table.