# Alaska Boosts Unemployment Benefits

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-28T04:17:03+00:00
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Alaska lawmakers just passed a surprise boost to unemployment benefits—hidden inside a travel insurance bill—raising the max weekly payout by $100 to $470 and tripling dependent payments to $72. The move, aimed at helping workers stay housed and fed without burdening businesses, is possible because the state’s unemployment fund is massively overfunded. While still lower than states like Washington, this increase hopes to keep skilled workers, especially in construction, from leaving for better pay elsewhere. Now, all eyes turn to the governor to sign it into law. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/83ec994bda56397e

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