State approves additional federal unemployment payments — for 3 weeks only

The state of Colorado is preparing to issue unemployment checks via President Donald Trump's executive order to pay $300 a week to those who qualify for three weeks. The payments will come amidst Congress' failed efforts to reach an agreement regarding the continuation of the $600 per week benefit to compensate those out of work due to shutdowns because of COVID-19.The Colorado Department of Labor said in a release issued Aug. 19 that the federal Lost Wages Assistance program has been approved a