Missouri swamped by unemployment claims as cases exceed 500

Friday, March 27, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The State of Missouri is waiving some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a more than 900% increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.

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