SNAP benefits backlog surges past 12,000 applicants again due to technical, staffing woes
State reportedly cleared year-long 14,000-person backlog, only to have new crisis erupt.
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State reportedly cleared year-long 14,000-person backlog, only to have new crisis erupt.
More than 12,000 state residents who applied or attempted to recertify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps, are still awaiting for their benefits to be processed months later.
News-Miner opinion: Back in May of this year, the Daily News-Miner considered the welcome news that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would get cooperation from the state’s lawmakers
News-Miner opinion: Back in May of this year, the Daily News-Miner considered the welcome news that recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would get cooperation from the state’s lawmakers
An Alaska state agency faces a new backlog in processing applications for people seeking food stamp benefits, more than a year after it first fell behind in recertifying applicants. The