UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT INCREASES
Friday, February 20th, 2009 -- 11:39 AM
People getting unemployment compensation in Wisconsin can expect a $25 increase in the benefits starting next week.State officials say the money is provided under the American Recovery and Reinvesetment Act that has been signed by President Obama.
Anyone getting state or federal unemployment automatically gets the extra $25 a week as long as they are eligible for benefits for the rest of the year.
Wisconsin provides unemployment benefits up to $363 a week for as many as 26 weeks. Those who exhaust those benefits may be eligible for federal extended benefits of up to 33 weeks.
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