Senators question state labor commissioner on the pandemic response by the unemployment system but are sympathetic to the surge swamping an old system.
Groups seek direct economic aid to immigrants who aren’t eligible for federal stimulus payments or unemployment benefits because they’re not legal residents.
Senate panel votes to audit the unemployment division and spend $50M in federal aid for tech upgrades. It also wants to delay a hike in unemployment taxes.
A Senate committee votes Tuesday on a bill allowing civil-service employees to be transferred during emergencies, as a way to help process unemployment claims.