To combat above-average unemployment, Illinois state leaders discussed a possible back-to-work bonus. The state would pay cash to those who go off unemployment. In other states, lawmakers have used different incentives and programs to get residents back to work – some by offering money, some by taking it away. Twenty-six states have suspended, or plan an early end to the $300 weekly federal unemployment supplement. Some state policymakers say the federal supplement is keeping workers on unemployment. Pritzker has no plans to suspend the federal supplement early. It is set to expire Sept. 6. More HERE
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