Obviously Michigan needs a financial planner to get rid of the governor and the legislature

Michigan cuts jobless benefits by 6 weeks

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that cuts extended jobless benefits by 6 weeks.
By CNNMoney staffMarch 29, 2011: 8:17 AM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Michigan has reduced unemployment benefits, with Gov. Rick Snyder signing into law a bill cutting the payouts by six weeks.

Snyder signed the bill late Monday, cutting extended benefits to workers to 20 weeks from 26 weeks.

A growing number of states are looking to cut back on jobless benefits to minimize the increase in unemployment taxes businesses pay . State officials are concerned that these tax hikes could deter companies from hiring.

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