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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor has processed 5.4 million jobless claims during the pandemic, the nation’s third largest, and paid out more than $23.6 billion in benefits. While that workload puts a huge strain on the department, it’s not the reason state Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced late …

More than $590 million has been wasted since the pandemic, White says A new report released by Mississippi’s state auditor cites historic rates of unemployment fraud. Auditor Shad White’s report shows the state spent more than $590 million in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fraud shown in Mississippi …

A bill moving through the Michigan Legislature would lift a requirement for school districts to start classes after Labor Day. LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) – A bill moving through the Michigan Legislature would lift the requirement for public and charter schools to start classes after Labor Day. The House Education Committee …