Unemployed Ohioans could soon see their benefits cut in half

9:39 AM, Jan 24, 2016

CINCINNATI -- When Dave Morrow found a recently introduced bill would cut unemployment benefits, he knew he had to voice his opposition.

Morrow, 53, has been working at a Springfield plant for 26 years. He recently found out the plant was closing, which means he would soon be laid off and forced to rely on the unemployment benefits to provide for his family until he is able to find another job.

But if the proposed bill passes, Morrow, and many unemployed Ohioans like him, will only receive 12 weeks worth of unemployment compensation.

So, at a hearing earlier this week, Morrow asked the committee what many before him have asked: “How does this proposal help the people of Ohio by reducing, restricting and placing the burden on the people who have worked hard their whole lives and have lost their livelihood through circumstances beyond their control?’”

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