More than 300,000 Americans could be at risk of losing out on their owed unemployment benefits in Ohio.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declined to request pandemic era funds from the federal government, and the money could be lost if Congress reappropriates the funds this year.
Why It Matters
Workers across the country are eligible for unemployment benefits if they find themselves without a job through no fault of their own, including in Ohio.
During the pandemic, the federal government outlined $1 billion in unemployment assistance for Ohioans, but the money has so far been unused and could be appropriated for other uses if the case is not resolved.
What To Know
Franklin County Judge Michael Holbrook has ruled that DeWine broke the law when he refused to accept the $900 million in federal unemployment benefits…