Roger Madsen, director of the Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL), on Tuesday echoed statements made in late October by two GOP legislators to reduce the number of unemployment weeks. Madsen, in a letter made public by the department, advises lawmakers to reject federal funds for extended unemployment benefits. His view echoes comments made to IdahoReporter.com by Reps. Steve Thayn and Lynn Luker, who said reducing the amount of unemployment benefits is a must for the Gem State. Idaho is one of a handful of states allowing up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits/Mitch Coffman, Idaho Reporter. More here.

Question: Should Idaho reduce its number of weeks for unemployment benefits?