First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 25 weeks in

I applied for unemployment in Baltimore 25 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.

Check the messages section of your claim, not just the dashboard. That is where my request for more information was hiding.