The Senate appropriations subcommittee reported SB 216 favorably after hours of debate on tighter identity and eligibility checks for reemployment assistance. Supporters say it targets fraud; unions and Democrat senators warned the changes would slow payments and hurt rural and seasonal workers.

SB 6134 would require the Employment Security Department to notify striking workers at application time that receipt of retroactive wages or a finding that a strike was unlawful can trigger an overpayment assessment and recovery; witnesses said the notice would protect workers and the UI trust fund.

Substitute SB 58-74 would let the Employment Security Department waive penalties for minor or inadvertent errors in quarterly unemployment-insurance payroll reports, a change sponsors say would protect small businesses that have been assessed fines tied to job-coding errors.

House Bill 202 improves unemployment benefits oversight by penalizing interview 'ghosting' incidents.

Missouri introduces legislation altering eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits and job retention.

Board evaluates transitioning project-based staff to full-time positions while monitoring budget overlaps.

The Michigan House convened Oct. 15, 2025, heard committee reports on multiple bills, received an introduction to amend the Michigan Employment Security Act, and adjourned until Oct. 21 because a quorum was not present.

Denver Air to consider local hires while planning new airport operations.

Ex-employee discusses termination after 20 years in commercial fishing and NOAA roles.

House Bill 1424 establishes no-interest loans for Maryland residents affected by federal shutdowns

Board read a staff-prepared document saying Sweetwater High's transfer will eliminate positions assigned exclusively to that school; it voted to determine the reduction in force necessary and to dismiss listed teachers effective June 30, 2026. Members said 26 tenured and 23 non-tenured teachers were on the list.