Murphy asks for changes to unemployment bill on
on Thursday, after his administration received notice from the federal government that some of the measure’s provisions were problematic.
Murphy said he supported the goals of the legislation but said changes are needed to make sure the state’s laws conform to and are consistent with U.S. Department of Labor rules. It’s now up to the state Legislature — controlled by Murphy’s fellow Democrats — to comply with Murphy’s suggestions and send the amended bill back to him for approval.
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