The state is about to eliminate a Catch-22 that may have dampened the entrepreneurial spirit of unemployed Pennsylvanians.
Under existing law, those receiving unemployment compensation lose eligibility when they attempt to become self-employed. A new measure would allow someone to try to set up a business while drawing benefits.
"The idea is great," said Bill Trusky Jr., a legislative-research analyst, shortly after the House gave the measure final approval by a 190-0 vote last week.
Gov. Ridge's press secretary, Tim Reeves, said the governor "supports the concept."
The legislation grew out of changes made to federal law under the North American Free Trade …
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