Economy, Jobs, and Workforce Development

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Furloughed federal workers, in most cases, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation insurance benefits through their respective states of employment. Below are a few important considerations when determining whether to file for benefits: Federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown can file for Ohio… Read more »

Ohio -- The New Year and new Congress has been consumed by the ongoing partial government shutdown, but Ohio’s representatives in the nation’s capital still have a list of things they’d like to accomplish in 2019. Spectrum News Washington reporter Taylor Popielarz spent the last few weeks interviewing eight of Ohio’s 16 members of… Read more »

Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today announced the House passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report, which includes key wins for Ohio’s farmers, rural communities and consumers. The final report reflects months of negotiations aimed at reconciling both the House and Senate versions of the bill and now proceeds to the President for his signature. Read more »