North Dakota to nix federal pandemic unemployment benefits, citing workforce shortage
The move means residents who have claimed unemployment for longer than 20 weeks will be kicked off benefits, and those who continue to successfully claim unemployment will no longer receive a weekly add-on benefit of $300 to $400. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
The Fargo office of Job Service North Dakota at 1350 32nd St. S. Forum file photo
BISMARCK North Dakota will stop offering federal pandemic unemployment benefits to residents on June 19, citing a statewide workforce shortage.
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday, May 10, the state will pull out of four federally provided programs that offer extra compensation and longer eligibility to unemployed North Dakotans.
Citing workforce shortage, North Dakota to nix federal pandemic unemployment benefits
The move means residents who have claimed unemployment for longer than 20 weeks will be kicked off benefits, and those who continue to successfully claim unemployment will no longer receive a weekly add-on benefit of $300 to $400. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Quick brief if you re short on time:
North Dakotans no longer able to get federal pandemic unemployment benefits come June 19
Residents who have claimed unemployment for longer than 20 weeks will be kicked off
The $300 to $400 add on benefit is also going away
Special program providing benefits to gig workers, self-employed and part-time workers ending
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North Dakota lawmakers pass bill loosening rules on letting kids in booze-serving restaurants
The proposal, sponsored by Minot Republican Rep. Scott Louser, would allow people under 21 to enter and remain in the restaurants if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, seated at least three feet from the bar and leave by 10 p.m. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Aaron Hill, co-owner of Fargo Brewing Co., listens to North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday, March 19, as he announces the statewide closure of bars and restaurants due to the coronavirus. David Samson / The Forum
BISMARCK The North Dakota Senate voted 31-15 on Tuesday, March 9, to approve legislation that would ease the regulations on allowing people under 21 in alcohol-serving restaurants.
North Dakota lawmakers loosen rules on letting kids in alcohol-serving restaurants
The proposal, sponsored by Minot Republican Rep. Scott Louser, would allow people under 21 to enter and remain in the restaurants if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, seated at least three feet from the bar and leave by 10 p.m. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Aaron Hill, co-owner of Fargo Brewing Co., listens to North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday, March 19, as he announces the statewide closure of bars and restaurants due to the coronavirus. David Samson / The Forum
BISMARCK The North Dakota Senate voted 31-15 on Tuesday, March 9, to approve legislation that would ease the regulations on allowing people under 21 in alcohol-serving restaurants.