GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers want to expand unemployment benefits but disagree on how to pay for it.
The $600 unemployment benefit checks are running out for those looking for a job. However, they could still get a $300 check but the state must opt-in a program.
President Trump's executive order from last week set up the program.
States have to opt-in and front a portion of the cost.
Arizona, New Mexico, Iowa and Louisiana have already signed up for the federal program. However, North Carolina is still debating how to pay for it. Some lawmakers want to use the coronavirus relief money. Governor Roy Cooper wants to use the state’s unemployment trust fund.
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