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Residents Unemployed Due To Pandemic Will See $1,800 From State
About 17,000 Massachusetts residents who lost their jobs during the pandemic are now getting an additional $1,800 from the state.
According to a report from WWLP/22 News, a bill providing the extra cash was passed by the legislature yesterday and signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker shortly after approval.
Those workers were previously ineligible for $300 in enhanced weekly federal benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance Program.
The state’s unemployment rate is still hovering close to 10 percent.
So, some potentially good news in a year where good news has been somewhat rare.
Thanks to WWLP/22 News for the update.
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