Missouri Governor Ends Federal Pandemic Unemployment Boost

Missouri Governor Ends Federal Pandemic Unemployment Boost
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson listens to a media question during a press conference in Jefferson City, Mo., on May 29, 2019. Jacob Moscovitch/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday joined the growing list of Republican governors announcing an early end to the federal pandemic unemployment benefit boost, which some have blamed for discouraging workers from taking jobs so driving the business hiring crunch.

Parson said in a release that Missouri will end its participation in all federal pandemic-related unemployment insurance programs starting June 12.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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