DES cuts visible in Tucson as workers return equipment

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The state sent workers walking after federal funding cuts hit the Department of Economic Security.

On Thursday, they could be seen handing in their work-from-home equipment.

A reduction of 5% of DES employees statewide, according to a spokesperson, dealt mostly in positions dealing with eligibility for unemployment insurance, nutrition, cash, and medical assistance…

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