Virginia Raises Unemployment Benefits

Virginia’s unemployment benefits are getting a major boost starting July 5th, with the top weekly payout jumping from $430 to $478 — a $48 increase for qualifying workers. Plus, the minimum benefit is rising from $112 to $160, helping more people cover rent and groceries. This change only applies to new claims filed on or after July 5th, not existing ones. To snag the maximum, applicants must have earned at least $18,900.11 over two quarters — a sign the state is linking higher payouts to stronger work histories. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92cad837a64c78f3