Florida is looking to end jobless benefits next month. Florida is one of many states opting out of the program that gives the extra $300 per month for unemployed people. Is $1,200 per month enough to live? Maybe not enough for a high quality of life, but if people are okay with a certain standard of life, some don’t mind collecting the free money. State officials are stating that jobs are readily available in Florida and that hiring is happening at a fast rate.
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