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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Missouri's unemployment rate inched up slightly in February although the state also posted gains in the number of jobs.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Missouri's unemployment rate is on a decline, last month it dipped to its lowest point in nearly two years.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Missouri's unemployment rate last month dropped by a tenth of a point to 8.7 percent in July.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Attracting new businesses to Missouri will be the focus of this fall's special legislative session. If the businesses come and start hiring, it could be good news for the state's unemployment rate, which sits at 8.8 percent.

Monday, October 18, 2010  A new reports says Missouri's unemployment rate was unchanged last month at 9.3 percent while the state shed jobs.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009  Missouri's attempt to draw down $133 million in federal stimulus money for unemployment benefits may not pass muster with the federal government.