Millions of unemployed Californians to receive extra $300 per week in benefits

Millions of out-of-work Californians will soon be getting an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.

The state's Employment Development Office says it will begin processing the payments Sept. 7.
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This comes after the federal government approved California's application for funding for the program after a $600 weekly payment expired last month.

People who are eligible will receive the supplemental payment for at least three weeks.
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California unemployment: State gets federal funds to pay additional $300 per week in benefits