But so far, 12 states — all with GOP governors — have announced that they will stop paying the extra benefit as soon as June or July. On Thursday, Arizona said it will stop paying the additional $300 July 10, though it will continue with the two federal benefit programs. Some unemployed people say the extra benefit allows them to take more time to look for work, which can make hiring harder. Half the unemployment benefit recipients in Alabama and South Carolina are Black; in Mississippi, two-thirds are. “Anyone collecting unemployment, who is offered a suitable job must take the job or lose their unemployment benefits,” Biden said.

Source: ABC News May 13, 2021 12:33 UTC