Media Contact: Alex Reuss, 402-471-1970 Media Release: Gov. Ricketts' State of the State Address “Through the years, the guiding light of my administration has remained the same: to Grow Nebraska. And, despite weathering floods, fires, and a global pandemic, we have done just that.” “I was elected on the promise that I would bring tax relief to our state. It’s what the
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Nebraska ending participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs
UPDATE
LINCOLN, Neb. (KTIV) - Starting in mid-June, Nebraska says it will no longer participate in federal pandemic unemployment programs.
In a press release, Nebraska s Department of Labor announced the state has notified the U.S. Department of Labor of its intent to withdraw from the following unemployment programs.
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC): Provides an additional $300 weekly payment to all recipients of state or federal unemployment benefits.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA): Provides benefits for those who would not usually qualify, such as the self-employed and gig workers.
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC): Provides for an extension of benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is self-isolating from the public after he was exposed to a person over the weekend who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ricketts says he was near the person for longer than 15 minutes on Saturday. He had been scheduled Monday to participate in the Governor’s Annual Wellness Walk around the Capitol to promote fitness, but spoke to reporters instead through a video-conferencing link.
The governor says his contact with the person, who he didn’t identify, was for business and not a social gathering.
The governor s Director of Strategic Communications, Taylor Gage, says Ricketts will complete the required seven-day quarantine but is not showing any symptoms at this time.