- House Democrats passed House bill 5827, increasing unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks (5 to 6.5 months).
- Former Governor Synder reverted the unemployment deadline from 26 to 20 weeks back in 2011.
- Video show state representatives discussing the impacts the benefits could have on Michigan.
“There are many open jobs in nearly area in our state, nearly every industry in our state.”
Brian Calley is the President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan and sees a shifting job market in our neighborhoods.
WATCH INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN CALLEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
Interview with SBAM CEO and President
“We have a shrinking population and a growing demand for people to find those jobs,” Calley said.
But what is the solution?
Wednesday, along party lines, House Democrats voted to increase the unemployment benefits period from 20 to 26 weeks.
Those in favor of the bill say it’s needed to help those who are struggling.
“You are hardly getting any money so it’s definitely something that needs to be changed,” State Representative Karen Whitsett said.