My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - 9 months and counting

I applied for unemployment in Tucson 4 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. It has been weighing on me all week. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

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