Hobbs announces $7.5 Million to speed SNAP and unemployment claims, boost staffing and technology

Arizona Puts $7.5 Million Toward Cutting SNAP and Unemployment Backlogs

In an effort to speed up access to vital public benefits, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $7.5 million investment aimed at reducing delays for families waiting on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and unemployment insurance. The governor’s office said the funding will help tackle persistent staffing shortages and modernize outdated systems that have slowed… Source

Governor Hobbs boosts funding to Arizona SNAP cuts

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KVOA) - Gov. Katie Hobbs has announced a $7.5 million investment aimed at reducing wait times for SNAP benefits and unemployment insurance in Arizona. This funding is set to address staffing shortages at the Department of Economic Security,…

Arizona governor allocates $7M to address Department of Economic Security staffing cuts

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said her office is allocating millions of dollars after a state agency cut 5% of its workforce earlier this year.

Hobbs announces $7.5 Million to speed SNAP and unemployment claims, boost staffing and technology

Governor Katie Hobbs announced her office will be investing $7.5 million dollars into SNAP benefits and unemployment insurance.