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Tens of thousands of Connecticut's unemployed to get funds

That includes more than 30,000 who were at risk of losing pandemic assistance if the bill wasn't signed into law.

Credit: AP

FILE - This April 3, 2019, file photo shows a tip box filled with U.S. currency in New York. In these uncertain times, financial advisers are urging clients to not only have an emergency fund but also to consider expanding their rainy-day savings. For example, if you’ve had three months’ worth of savings, consider increasing it to six; if you’ve had a six-month cushion, increase it to nine. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut officials estimate tens of thousands will benefit financially from the latest federal pandemic relief legislation.

That includes more than 30,000 who were at risk of losing pandemic assistance if the bill wasn't signed into law.

The state Department of Labor announced Tuesday that approximately 35,000 residents participating in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will get 11 more weeks of benefits. Another 29,000 people participating in the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation will also get an 11-week extension of benefits.

Meanwhile, all claimants are expected to receive an extra $300 a week for up to 11 weeks, beginning by mid-January.