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Federal unemployment benefits end for Texans on Saturday
Federal unemployment benefits end for Texans on Saturday
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the end of federal unemployment eligibility means that hundreds of thousands of Texans will see a pay cut.
AUSTIN, Texas - Starting June 26, Texans will no longer be eligible for federal unemployment benefits. Gov. Greg Abbottannounced in May that Texas would withdraw from the program ahead of the September expiration date.
Glenn Hamer, President & CEO of the Texas Association of Business, believes this will help an improving state economy continue to get back on its feet. I just came from a conference with over 200 chamber leaders across the state of Texas and the number one issue was the inability for companies to hire workers, said Hamer. The expiration of the $300 federal supplement is really going to help create a dynamic where more Texans are going to go back to work.
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Under the CDC’s new guidelines, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to wear a mask indoors or outdoors - with the exception of public transport. I’m very happy, very thankful, said Bob Woody, president of the East Sixth Street Community Association. Ready for it to be over.
For others, nothing is going to change - for now. We re looking at it from more of a safety, precautionary standpoint, and we just don t see why we would change now, said Simon Madera, owner of Taco Flats and La Holly in East Austin. ‘ We don t want to establish even more confusion.