That was a drop over the month of almost three per cent. The number in unsubsidized activities rose to 3,955, or up 69 from July's total. Stewart also said that, statewide, the number of those receiving food stamps fell over the month to 71,391, compared to 71,691 in July. The medical assistance caseload was down 2,185 from July, to 146,448 in August. This report is considered preliminary.
Testing is ongoing.