6-8-23 wisconsin senate oks bills targeting unemployment benefits

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin residents looking for work would face stricter qualification requirements to receive unemployment benefits under a package of Republican-authored bills that received final approval in the Legislature on Wednesday. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed nearly identical legislation in his first term, and it’s likely he will do the same for the five measures passed this time around. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has said he hopes Evers changes his mind after voters in April approved a non-binding ballot question that said able-bodied adults should have to look for work to receive government assistance.

Related Posts

Loading...