States With the Most Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation

Pennsylvania continues to have one of the highest rates of pandemic assistance in the country.

PEUC claims seem to be related to the political party running each state, with Democrat-led states likely to make more claims than Republican-led states.

The data released on Aug. 27 shows ongoing pandemic claims as of Aug. 8. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are listed here. The table is sortable by column.
Table: CHRIS A. WILLIAMS / Staff Source: U.S. Department of Labor