Here are the states that have either outright declined or explicitly stated they aren’t interested in enhanced unemployment assistance from the federal government. South Dakota is the only state in the nation that didn’t have extended benefits kick in because our insured unemployment rate has been the lowest in the nation.”If you are a South Dakota resident and need assistance with unemployment benefits, please visit the South Dakota Unemployment website. New YorkResidents of the Empire State will not be eligible to receive the extended unemployment benefits as Gov. If you are a New York resident and need assistance with unemployment benefits, please visit the New York Unemployment website. If you are an Oregon resident and need assistance with unemployment benefits, please visit the Oregon Unemployment website.

Source: Forbes August 20, 2020 20:12 UTC