Gov. Walker: To sign unemployment insurance extension

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303

Madison—Today Governor Scott Walker will sign Senate Bill 147, legislation that allows up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits for an eligible worker who has exhausted the regular and emergency unemployment benefits.

Wednesday August 3rd

3:30p.m.

Governor’s Conference Room—State Capitol

115 East State Capitol

Madison, WI 53702

This event will be opened to credentialed members of the media. The Governor will hold a media availability following the signing.