Unemployment Office Continues to be Overloaded

(Jefferson City) A record number of Missourian’s filed for unemployment over the last couple of weeks causing the unemployment office to be overloaded with phone calls and the website to get massive amounts of traffic.

Governor Parson says he is aware of the problem but they are doing the best they can.

Parson believes that Missouri is doing better than most in this department even with all the problems.

The governor understands the work ahead but he is confident everyone who applies will get their claim processed.

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