Unemployment safety net should be strengthened

Unemployment safety net should be strengthened

Unemployment insurance in the state of Indiana provides individuals a maximum benefit of $390 per week, or roughly $1,600 per month. A recent analysis put the average benefit at $327/week in January 2024, or 32% of the average weekly wage for Indiana workers. (Getty Images)Long before the tornado siren starts going off, you know a storm is coming. The clouds roll in, the air changes, and the sky darkens. The warning signs of an economic downturn…