Skip to Content

Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Polis to end federal unemployment benefits

SOUTHERN COLORADO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Representatives Doug Lamborn, Ken Buck, and Lauren Boebert are calling on Governor Jared Polis to end federal unemployment benefits. Currently, federal unemployment benefits are set to last through September.

In a letter, the Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Polis to end benefits, saying the aid was meant to be temporary and help during the pandemic, but it has now incentivized "workers to stay at home and out of the workforce." The lawmakers suggest pursuing "a strategy that incentivizes Coloradans to return to work," rather than staying at home.

However, in May, Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order creating an incentive program to urge unemployed Coloradans to return to work full-time. Under the Colorado Jumpstart Incentive Program, unemployed individuals are eligible to receive an incentive of up to $1,600 to support the transition into full-time work.

Since launching the initiative, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reports 7,953 people have returned to work since May 23. Those individuals either received a $1,600 incentive to go back to work full-time in May or $1,200 in June.

For more information on the Jumpstart program, click here.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Shelby Filangi

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content