Jul 1 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Still Struggling With Unemployment Backlog There have been more than 900,000 requests for unemployment benefits filed by Kentuckians since early March overwhelming the state's system. By Ryland Barton Jul 1 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Still Struggling With Unemployment Backlog Ryland Barton
May 21 Economy Another 99,000 Join Unemployed In Ohio Valley As U.S. Jobless Total Tops 38M The U.S. Department of Labor reported close to 99,000 additional unemployment insurance claims in the last week from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. By Jeff Young May 21 Economy Another 99,000 Join Unemployed In Ohio Valley Jeff Young
May 14 Economy Ohio Valley Making Progress On Unemployment Backlog Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia are making progress on unemployment claims filed in March as states begin a phased-in reopening. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource May 14 Economy Ohio Valley Making Progress On Unemployment Backlog Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 7 Economy Ohio Valley Hitting Plateau Of Unemployment Claims New unemployment insurance claims are starting to reach a plateau but are still hitting unprecedented levels across the Ohio Valley region. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource May 7 Economy Ohio Valley Hitting Plateau Of Unemployment Claims Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 30 Economy Ohio Valley Addressing Backlog Of Unemployment Claims But Some Are Still Waiting For Benefits New unemployment claims in the Ohio Valley began to taper off this week but local economies still face a staggering number of unemployed. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 30 Economy Ohio Valley Addressing Backlog Of Unemployment Claims Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 28 Investigations As Ky. Payday Lenders See Business Dropping, Industry Seeks Forgivable Loans If granted, the lawmakers’ request would allow payday lenders offering annual interest rates as high as 469% to tap into forgivable loans with a 1% interest rate. By Jared Bennett Apr 28 Investigations As Ky. Payday Loans Drop, Industry Seeks Forgiveable Loans Jared Bennett
Apr 24 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Talks COVID-19 Response We spoke with Lt. Governor Coleman about the state’s response to the pandemic, and she took listener questions about unemployment benefits. By Rick Howlett Apr 24 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Rick Howlett
Apr 23 Economy Ohio Valley Still Processing Significant Unemployment Claims Nearly 260,000 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia joined those seeking help during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 23 Economy Ohio Valley Still Processing Significant Unemployment Claims Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 20 Economy Demand Soars At Food Banks While Farmers Have Too Much Food Food banks and pantries across the Ohio Valley are seeing spiked demand. Meanwhile, some farmers are sitting on excess food they can’t sell. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 20 Economy Demand Soars At Food Banks While Farmers Have Too Much Food Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 16 Economy Ohio Valley Continues Unprecedented Surge Of Unemployment At least 287,576 people in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia joined those seeking help during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 16 Economy Ohio Valley Continues Unprecedented Surge Of Unemployment Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 9 Economy Unemployment Claims In Ohio Valley Surge Again, Up Another 355,000 Nearly 355,500 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia sought help last week amid the economic calamity caused by the pandemic. By Jeff Young Apr 9 Economy Unemployment Claims In Ohio Valley Surge Again, Up Another 355,000 Jeff Young
Apr 2 Economy Ohio Valley Unemployment Claims Soar To Nearly 400,000 Amid Pandemic Shutdown The new numbers come from data released Thursday morning showing more than 6.6 million unemployment claims around the country. By Jeff Young Apr 2 Economy Ohio Valley Unemployment Claims Soar To Nearly 400,000 Jeff Young
Mar 18 Health Unemployment Insurance: How It Works And How To Apply The state is asking those filing for unemployment to apply in alphabetical order. By Jared Bennett Mar 18 Health Unemployment Insurance: How It Works And How To Apply Jared Bennett
May 27 Health Working Toward Recovery: Ohio Town Fights Addiction With Focus On Economy Those working on addiction and economic recovery in Scioto County believe they can both prepare workers in recovery and help employers. By Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource May 27 Health Working Toward Recovery: Town Fights Addiction With Focus On Economy Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 5 Economy U.S. Jobs Rebound To Solid Growth; Unemployment Holds At 3.8 Percent Employers added 196,000 jobs in March, bouncing back from February's weak growth, the Labor Department said Friday. By Scott Horsley, NPR Apr 5 Economy U.S. Jobs Rebound To Solid Growth; Unemployment Holds At 3.8 Percent Scott Horsley, NPR