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June 17, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges churchgoers to follow safety guidelines; announces unemployment better than national average Gov. Jim Justice
June 5, 2020 Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Community Agencies in COVID-19 Recovery Gov. Kay Ivey
June 5, 2020 Gov. Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Gov. JB Pritzker
May 22, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Extensions To Payment Deadlines For Certain Employers Gov. Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on Unemployment Numbers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 12, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families Gov. Greg Abbott
May 8, 2020 Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks Gov. Greg Abbott
May 6, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expediting Unemployment Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Michiganders Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
May 4, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants Gov. Ned Lamont
April 30, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces New TWC Guidance For Unemployment Claimants Gov. Greg Abbott
April 28, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Labor Department Has Begun Issuing Supplemental $600 Stimulus Payments for State Unemployment Benefits Gov. Ned Lamont
April 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Extends Temporary Expansions in Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-Sharing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Denny Heck, ...
April 22, 2020 Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options Gov. Brian Kemp
April 15, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Implementation of System That Will Significantly Speed up Unemployment Claims During COVID-19 Emergency Gov. Ned Lamont
April 13, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance Gov. JB Pritzker
April 10, 2020 Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 10, 2020 Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes Gov. Phil Murphy, ...
April 7, 2020 Inslee, leading nonprofits launch fund for state's food banks as supply levels drop Gov. Jay Inslee
March 31, 2020 Governor Kelly issues Executive Order to help meet surging demand for unemployment benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 Gov. Laura Kelly
March 31, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families Gov. Greg Abbott
March 27, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers Gov. JB Pritzker
March 26, 2020 IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims Gov. JB Pritzker
March 25, 2020 Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments Gov. Jay Inslee
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds Gov. Greg Abbott
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Inslee and other governors send letter urging Trump to expand unemployment benefits Gov. JB Pritzker, ...
March 23, 2020 Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses Gov. Kim Reynolds
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Denny Heck, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donna Soucy, President of the New Hampshire Senate, and the Hon. Steven Shurtleff, Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives - Governor Sununu Letter to Senate President Soucy and Speaker Shurtleff Regarding State Unemployment Benefits, COVID-19 Gov. Chris Sununu
Feb. 19, 2020 Gov. Beshear Takes Action to Improve Key Government Programs Gov. Andy Beshear
Feb. 15, 2020 Free school meals bill clears House Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado Votes to Condemn Administration Proposal to Block Grant Medicaid Antonio Delgado
Jan. 22, 2020 Governor Newsom Announces Deployment of Trailers and Medical Services Tents to Los Angeles County as Part of Accelerated State Action on Homelessness Gov. Gavin Newsom
Jan. 14, 2020 Gov. Justice proclaims Hunger Free West Virginia Day; highlights $6 million in proposed funding to help fight hunger Gov. Jim Justice
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Walz Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed Cuts to Hunger Relief Gov. Tim Walz
Dec. 18, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force Focused on Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Denny Heck, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels, Provide Meals To Homeless On Thanksgiving Day Gov. Greg Abbott
Nov. 7, 2019 Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Gov. Henry McMaster
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS act to allow people to receive food aid, other public assistance while they plan for a better future Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 3, 2019 First Lady Jennie Gordon Announces Wyoming Hunger Initiative Gov. Mark Gordon
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians Denny Heck, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Govs. Inslee, Whitmer lead coalition of 17 governors opposing federal proposal to kick families off food assistance Gov. JB Pritzker, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Medium - Food assistance programs across state expand healthy food options for low-income families Gov. Jay Inslee
Aug. 13, 2019 Gov. Lee Convenes Cabinet for Distressed County Summit Gov. Bill Lee
Aug. 9, 2019 Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Create Opportunity Funding Oversight Committee Gov. John Carney
July 25, 2019 Governor Lamont Creates Task Force on Housing and Supports for Vulnerable Populations Gov. Ned Lamont
July 18, 2019 Governor Murphy Celebrates New Jersey's Unemployment Rate Falling to Lowest Level in Recorded History Gov. Phil Murphy
July 18, 2019 Mills Administration Pursues Changes to General Assistance Program, Aligning Rules with Intent of Law and Preparing Newly-Arrived Individuals to Enter the Workforce and Strengthen Maine's Economy Gov. Janet Mills
July 18, 2019 Employment Rate Rebounds in June; Unemployment Rate at Historically Low 3.5% Gov. Phil Murphy
Date Title Politician
June 17, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges churchgoers to follow safety guidelines; announces unemployment better than national average Gov.Jim Justice
June 5, 2020 Governor Ivey Awards Grants to Assist Community Agencies in COVID-19 Recovery Gov.Kay Ivey
June 5, 2020 Gov. Pritzker and Coursea Launch New Workforce Recovery Initiative Offering Virtual Career Training for Unemployed Illinois Residents Gov.JB Pritzker
May 22, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Extensions To Payment Deadlines For Certain Employers Gov.Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Statement on Unemployment Numbers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 12, 2020 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families Gov.Greg Abbott
May 8, 2020 Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks Gov.Greg Abbott
May 6, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expediting Unemployment Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Michiganders Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
May 4, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Statewide Launch of Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants Gov.Ned Lamont
April 30, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces New TWC Guidance For Unemployment Claimants Gov.Greg Abbott
April 28, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Labor Department Has Begun Issuing Supplemental $600 Stimulus Payments for State Unemployment Benefits Gov.Ned Lamont
April 22, 2020 Governor Whitmer Extends Temporary Expansions in Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-Sharing Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Denny Heck, ...
April 22, 2020 Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options Gov.Brian Kemp
April 15, 2020 Governor Lamont Announces Implementation of System That Will Significantly Speed up Unemployment Claims During COVID-19 Emergency Gov.Ned Lamont
April 13, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance Gov.JB Pritzker
April 10, 2020 Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 10, 2020 Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes Gov.Phil Murphy, ...
April 7, 2020 Inslee, leading nonprofits launch fund for state's food banks as supply levels drop Gov.Jay Inslee
March 31, 2020 Governor Kelly issues Executive Order to help meet surging demand for unemployment benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 Gov.Laura Kelly
March 31, 2020 Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families Gov.Greg Abbott
March 27, 2020 Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers Gov.JB Pritzker
March 26, 2020 IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims Gov.JB Pritzker
March 25, 2020 Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments Gov.Jay Inslee
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds Gov.Greg Abbott
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Inslee and other governors send letter urging Trump to expand unemployment benefits Gov.JB Pritzker, ...
March 23, 2020 Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses Gov.Kim Reynolds
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Denny Heck, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donna Soucy, President of the New Hampshire Senate, and the Hon. Steven Shurtleff, Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives - Governor Sununu Letter to Senate President Soucy and Speaker Shurtleff Regarding State Unemployment Benefits, COVID-19 Gov.Chris Sununu
Feb. 19, 2020 Gov. Beshear Takes Action to Improve Key Government Programs Gov.Andy Beshear
Feb. 15, 2020 Free school meals bill clears House Gov.Michelle Lujan Grisham
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado Votes to Condemn Administration Proposal to Block Grant Medicaid Antonio Delgado
Jan. 22, 2020 Governor Newsom Announces Deployment of Trailers and Medical Services Tents to Los Angeles County as Part of Accelerated State Action on Homelessness Gov.Gavin Newsom
Jan. 14, 2020 Gov. Justice proclaims Hunger Free West Virginia Day; highlights $6 million in proposed funding to help fight hunger Gov.Jim Justice
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Governor Walz Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed Cuts to Hunger Relief Gov.Tim Walz
Dec. 18, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force Focused on Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Gov.Gretchen Whitmer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Denny Heck, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels, Provide Meals To Homeless On Thanksgiving Day Gov.Greg Abbott
Nov. 7, 2019 Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Record Cuts to Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates Gov.Henry McMaster
Oct. 17, 2019 Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS act to allow people to receive food aid, other public assistance while they plan for a better future Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
Oct. 3, 2019 First Lady Jennie Gordon Announces Wyoming Hunger Initiative Gov.Mark Gordon
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington state delegation blasts Trump administration rule that would strip food assistance benefits from more than 175,000 Washingtonians Denny Heck, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Govs. Inslee, Whitmer lead coalition of 17 governors opposing federal proposal to kick families off food assistance Gov.JB Pritzker, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Medium - Food assistance programs across state expand healthy food options for low-income families Gov.Jay Inslee
Aug. 13, 2019 Gov. Lee Convenes Cabinet for Distressed County Summit Gov.Bill Lee
Aug. 9, 2019 Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Create Opportunity Funding Oversight Committee Gov.John Carney
July 25, 2019 Governor Lamont Creates Task Force on Housing and Supports for Vulnerable Populations Gov.Ned Lamont
July 18, 2019 Governor Murphy Celebrates New Jersey's Unemployment Rate Falling to Lowest Level in Recorded History Gov.Phil Murphy
July 18, 2019 Mills Administration Pursues Changes to General Assistance Program, Aligning Rules with Intent of Law and Preparing Newly-Arrived Individuals to Enter the Workforce and Strengthen Maine's Economy Gov.Janet Mills
July 18, 2019 Employment Rate Rebounds in June; Unemployment Rate at Historically Low 3.5% Gov.Phil Murphy
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