The legislation would not likely have gotten to Whitmer’s desk after this term as Republicans will take control of the House next year.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill that will extend the maximum length of time people can receive unemployment benefits by six weeks.

I’m proud to sign legislation that extends unemployment benefits, enhances job training opportunities for apprentices, and more,” Whitmer said in a statement. “As

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Monday expanding the length of time Michigan's jobless could claim unemployment benefits and increasing payments.