Gibbons made his announcement after the Assembly Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously Monday for measures that allow lawmakers to accept the stimulus funds for the jobless benefits.
Most of the money will be used to extend the number of weeks that those already on the jobless rolls can get unemployment checks. There's also $77 million more to pay for additional people, and Gibbons said the expanded coverage was what concerned him.
By accepting the money, the state would have to change its qualification rules for unemployment claims.
Jimbo Eruptions
Realizing unemployed people also vote, Jimbo has decided to take the stimulus money after all:
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