Haley Barbour states “when the stimulus dollars run out” but in the case of the emergency unemployment being paid wholly with federal dollars, when the federal government phases out the EUC program then they no longer dictate how individuals in each state qualify for benefits.

So I guess my question is, in what way will federal emergency unemployment compensation cause taxes of MS employers to be raised. If the emergency funds are being paid for in total by the federal government and is not affecting claims against the business or businesses that laid off these employees how does that constituent added future taxes on MS businesses?

Could someone please clear this up for me? I’ve heard many times Governor Barbour make the higher taxes issue as an explanation for not accepting these funds but have yet to hear an explanation on how this would come about.

I was reading an article in a New York paper and it mentioned that Mississippi is not eligible for these additional unemployment benefits because Haley Barbour continues to playing political games. Again can anyone tell me what games are they refering to if this is indeed true.

Any input to enlighten me in this area would be helpful. I have not been able to get much information from local media outlets that explains the details of Haley Barbours refusal to accept these funds to benefit this state’s unemployed worker.

Sincerely Beverly Johnson