Texas Gov. Abbott Statement on Federal Approval for Lost Wages Assistance Funds
August 22, 2020
August 22, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Aug. 21:
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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order.
This funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits. The Texas Workforce Commission a . . .
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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order.
This funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits. The Texas Workforce Commission a . . .