Representative Blain Finch says he gets more messages about people not being able to get their unemployment payments than any other topic. He says there are heart wrenching stories of people desperate to provide for their families and pay their bills.
He believes that a fix to the Labor Department’s 40 year old IT system must be fast tracked to correct the issue. You can hear more comments from Finch and Senator Caryn Tyson on this week’s Community Perspective, as they discuss issues facing the Kansas Legislature as they return Monday from recess. Tune in tomorrow morning at 8:04 to hear it all.