By Genesee News |
Dec 28, 2023
State Representative David Martin is urging legislative leaders to take action and reform Michigan's unemployment agency following the release of a new audit by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General. The report highlights the ongoing failures of Governor Whitmer's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) in addressing fraud and improper payments during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.In response to the audit, Rep. Martin, a Republican from Davison, emphasized the need for substantial change, stating, "Ignoring the cracks in the unemployment system and turning a blind...