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The post accurately states that Alaska House Bill 302, which has passed the state legislature, would raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit by $100 (from $370 to $470) and awaits Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature. Multiple independent news sources confirm these details.
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House Bill 302 would increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit by $100 to $470.Confirmed. The Alaska Public and Anchorage Daily News both report that HB 302 raises the maximum weekly benefit from $370 to $470, a $100 increase.
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The bill requires Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature to take effect.Confirmed. The bill passed the Alaska Legislature in late May 2026 and was sent to the governor for signature.
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The bill had passed the legislature as of late May 2026 but had not yet been signed into law at the time of reporting. The final outcome depends on the governor's action.
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True. Alaska House Bill 302, passed by the state legislature in late May 2026, would raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit from $370 to $470. The bill currently awaits Governor Mike Dunleavy's signature to become law.