Breaking news for Hoosier (that’s folks from Indiana), New Yorker, Hawaiian Claimants :

Beginning Sunday, 2/22/09: Eligible claimants will begin accruing a $25 weekly benefit increase when they file their weekly unemployment voucher. The increased benefits will be paid with a $25 deposit on the debit card for eligible claimants beginning Monday, 3/2/09 and then $25 weekly thereafter. This temporary $25 weekly increase is part of the just enacted Economic Stimulus Legislation. This increased benefit amount will apply to all eligible claimants collecting state or federal unemployment benefits

A few more states are jumping on, so check with your state and see if your Governor is accepting the Economic Stimulus Legislation. So, spend that $25 wisely.

I am sure you are feeling stimulated now…