Extra $300 added to unemployment benefits in Alabama

Extra $300 added to unemployment benefits in Alabama

7.6 percent.

If you are unemployed - you should have some extra money in this week's check.

The state started paying another 300 dollars in benefits - but it won't last long.

It was created by the president through an executive order on august 8.

Waay31's megan reyna spoke to the alabama department of labor about why its taken weeks for these funds to be rolled out?

Megan says:"the alabama department labor said although this order was signed early august -- it took quite a while for the funds from fema to come to each state -- including here alabama."

Kelly betts ... a spokeswoman with the department of labor insists the moment the money hit the states account -- the department began the process of getting it out to those who are eligible.

Betts says:"so there was a learning curve on how to get this money out, but the payments began yesterday and will be hitting banks within 48 hours."

This replaces the 600 dollars supplemental payments that expired under the federal stimulus bill.

The money is coming from funding originally sent to fema... alabama's share is expected to last four weeks.

But it can apply for more money.

Governor ivey decided against the state giving an additional 100 dollars in benefits.

Betts says so far they have not received any complaints about this new program.

But urges people to be patient since it is a holiday weekend and may take longer than 48 hours to see the money