Montana unemployment claims surge as result of coronavirus
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's unemployment claims are surging as some businesses have closed and others have reduced services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Montana received just over 14,000 applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending March 21, a nearly 1,700% increase over the previous week and a 1,917% increase over the same week a year ago, officials said Thursday.
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