On Sept. 1, the State of Alaska cleared a major backlog of applications and recertifications that affected 14,000 Alaskans waiting for their food stamps, or SNAP benefits. But in doing so, Public Assistance Director Deb Etheridge said on Tuesday, it created another problem.
Afternoon FastCast Oct. 24, 2023ANCHORAGE, Alaska - On Sept. 1, the State of Alaska cleared a major backlog of applications and recertifications that affected 14,000 Alaskans waiting for their food stamps, or. But in doing so, Public Assistance Director Deb Etheridge said on Tuesday, it created another problem.
Etheridge realizes it’s been a hardship for Alaskans but said the state is making progress, including hiring more workers to speed the process.
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