White House cuts $400 million in aid for state unemployment systems

The White House is terminating $4srcsrc million in funds for states meant to modernize their unemployment insurance systems.Why it matters: These systems fell apart when unemployment soared in the pandemic, leading to rampant fraud and delays for beneficiaries.Without updates, similar problems could be on tap for the next recession.Zoom out: Congress authorized the money inContinue Reading

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Dolly Parton says she’s leaning on her faith as she grieves the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March. The entertainment icon and successful entrepreneur — who was promoting her partnership with Conagra Brands to launch a frozen meal line — married Dean in 1966. #dollyparton #carldeanContinue Reading