As Americans struggle with rising costs, many states’ unemployment benefits fall short, analysis finds

As Americans struggle with rising costs, many states’ unemployment benefits fall short, analysis finds

The U.S. unemployment system is not prepared for a recession, with some states having failed to raise their maximum weekly benefit in decades, experts say.

A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. The U.S. unemployment insurance system is not prepared for a recession, experts say with benefits in many stat… [+5087 chars]
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