Governor Charlie Crist Signs Executive Order Authorizing Extension of Eligibility Period for Unemployment Emergency Benefits
Dec 17, 2010
The following news release was issued by the office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, December 17, 2010:
DATE: December 17, 2010
TO: Interested Media
FROM: Sterling Ivey, Governor’s Press Secretary
RE: Executive Order 10-276, Authorizing Extension of Eligibility Period for Unemployment Emergency Benefits
Please see the attached Executive Order 10-276, authorizing Floridians who qualify for Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits to resume receiving those benefits through January 7, 2012, as authorized by federal law.
Statement by
GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST
Regarding Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits
“With the federal extension of the Extended Benefits program, it is important that we act immediately to ensure out-of-work Floridians are able to take advantage of the additional federal dollars available to our state and our people. Especially during the holiday season, when we are keenly aware of the needs of those less fortunate, it is my Constitutional duty to sign this Executive Order that will allow Florida to provide these funds to our citizens.”