WHAT DOES TODAY'S UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CUTBACK MEAN FOR MAPLEWOOD?

So the federal emergency unemployment insurance extensions will end today.

See the background HERE.

What does this mean for Maplewood?

According to recent government statistics, our unemployment rate stands at about 10%, just above the national average of  7% to 8%.

Many of us have either needed this unemployment insurance or know others who have. And if it is reduced, that means less money for our neighbors and our local businesses.