Federal Funding Cut Endangers State Unemployment System Update

Federal funding cut endangers state unemployment system update

In a letter to the Trump administration on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers said the administration is blocking nearly $30 million in federal funding to Wisconsin, which could prevent the state from modernizing its unemployment insurance system and potentially leave it vulnerable to cyberattacks and fraud. The post Federal funding cut endangers state unemployment system update appeared first on WPR.

Evers calls for Trump to reinstate $29M in unemployment system funding

(The Center Square) – Gov. Tony Evers is blaming the Trump Administration for a potential $29 million funding cut that Evers says will block Wisconsin from completing the process of modernizing its unemployment insurance system.

Evers urges Trump administration to restore $29M for Wisconsin unemployment system

Gov. Tony Evers has urged the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to cut $29 million in funding for Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system modernization.

Without federal funding, Wisconsin won't be able to complete unemployment insurance update

Gov. Evers said in a letter to the Department of Labor that Wisconsin's unemployment insurance update could be at risk without federal funding

Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration to reverse course on cuts stalling Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance modernization efforts designed to prevent fraud and waste

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to immediately reverse course on its attempts to cut approximately $29 million Wisconsin expected to receive to help support and complete Wisconsin’s years-long efforts to modernize the...