Employees considered "non-essential" at Grand Canyon National Park have been furloughed amid the federal government shutdown.
The last one, six years ago, left staff without pay for close to a month.
Now, social services in Grand Canyon Village are gearing up for increased need as hundreds of park employees face uncertainty.
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How federal cuts impact Arizona
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Union leaders for federal employees said they're glad the shutdown is over, but morale remains low. -
With the government shutdown ended, Gov. Katie Hobbs says most Arizonans who rely on food assistance already have their benefits restored. -
The federal government shutdown may be over, but Grand Canyon National Park could be feeling the effects long after. -
SNAP benefits remained in limbo Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court extended an order sought by the Trump administration to block full payments. -
Research shows that older adults who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — experienced slower cognitive decline over 10 years compared to those who were eligible but didn’t enroll.
