Nebraska is only state not continuing emergency supplemental food assistance during pandemic
LINCOLN — Jobless workers and struggling families in Nebraska are having to make do without two federally funded coronavirus relief programs.
Nebraska is one of two states that have not yet opted to give unemployed workers an extra $300 a week in federal unemployment aid. The other state, South Dakota, has refused the money.
Gov. Pete Ricketts said officials are reviewing President Donald Trump’s executive order that made the money available to states.
In addition, Nebraska is the only state not to continue emergency supplemental food assistance beyond July.
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