What this tracks
This dataset records the amount of money loaned from the federal government to Missouri’s Unemployment Trust Fund each month.
Why it matters to you
If you’re a small business owner in Missouri, this data tells you whether the state’s unemployment system is under financial stress — which could signal future tax increases for employers. Residents collecting unemployment benefits can check whether the fund is borrowing money, which may affect benefit stability. During economic downturns, this number spikes as more people claim unemployment.
How to read this data
date — The month when the loan was recorded (e.g., “2013-01-01” means January 2013).
loan_amount — The dollar amount Missouri borrowed that month (e.g., “594893822.59” means $594.9 million).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.