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New Mexico approved and funded for Lost Wages Assistance Program

New Mexico was the first state in the country to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA).  The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has received approval and grant funding from FEMA for the program that was authorized through an August 8th Presidential Memorandum.

NMDWS applies for “Lost Wages Assistance” funds

Today, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payments to New Mexicans receiving Unemployment benefits. U.S. Department of Labor guidance allows for existing Unemployment Trust Fund payments delivered by NMDWS to count as 25% matching funds for the program. 

NMDWS Releases New Mexico Economic Impact Survey Results

From July 30-August 4 the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) asked participants in the Unemployment Insurance system to complete a New Mexico Economic Impact survey. The responses from participants will help the Department, and other agencies, in developing policies to assist workers with regaining employment. The survey was made available in English and Spanish, and a total of 3,906 responses were recorded.

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