Where can I get additional information on unemployment compensation or workforce funding through the ARRA?
• A: Within our state, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is the lead agency on workforce opportunities and unemployment compensation available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MDES can be reached at stimulus@mdes.ms.gov or www.mdes.ms.gov. Additional information can be found at the U.S. Department of Labor website. To access this information, please visit http://www.dol.gov/recovery/.