A state House committee has approved a plan to increase unemployment benefits due to inflation.
The maximum weekly unemployment payment of $350 hasn't changed for more than a decade. The House Finance Committee unanimously approved an increase to $450, but Representative Julia Howard - the bill's sponsor - says she's not sure the Senate will agree to that amount.
If the legislation becomes law, the higher unemployment benefits would take effect in March. The bill also includes a one-time tax credit for employers on their unemployment insurance.
