

Corona Economics
U.S. unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
Many businesses are still laying off workers 10 months into the pandemic.
Many businesses are still laying off workers 10 months into the pandemic.
Full recovery is likely still a long way off.
Unemployment has now cost $19.85 billion in Florida since the pandemic began.
A DEO spokeswoman said Monday the agency has started to implement benefit extensions.
Many had trouble getting banks to process the loans.
Vaccines are driving gas prices slowly up, but on average 2020 was a cheap year.
Business until Jan. 11 may protest any increase in rates.
Late in the year wages will jump to $10.
Will your monthly bill go up or down? It depends on your provider.
Florida's jobs agency has not yet posted a timetable about the extended benefits.
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