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Feb 08 2013

Hire Heroes Legislation Passes

Legislature passes bills to help Mississippi Vets get jobs, read more Read More.

Feb 08 2013

$8 Million More Available for WET Fund

New bill provides a one-time $8 million for the WET Fund Read More.

Oct 02 2012

Five More Mississippi Counties Eligible for Hurricane Isaac Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has begun accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from people living or working in five additional counties that have received a federal disaster declaration because of damages from Hurr… Read More.

Sep 10 2012

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Amended For Hurricane Isaac

An amendment has been made to the September 1, 2012 federal disaster declaration, adding the following 13 counties to the list of declared disaster areas from Hurricane Isaac damages: Adams, Amite, Clarke, Forrest, George, Hinds, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Sto… Read More.

Sep 04 2012

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Four Counties in Mississippi

Individuals in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Pearl River Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of Hurricane Isaac may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced t… Read More.

May 14 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY Technical Difficulties Resolved

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has resolved technical difficulties that occurred over the weekend to some of its on-line service. People who experienced problems should try again. Read More.