First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? after 17 years as a nurse's aide

I filed my claim 23 weeks ago after being let go as a nurse's aide. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. What would you check first?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 6 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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