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The rate of Arizona households that stopped getting cash assistance during the recession, while the state's unemployment rate shot up 134 percent. Welfare caseloads rose in most states during the recession but dropped in 13.

The rate of Arizona households that stopped getting cash assistance during the recession, while the state's unemployment rate shot up 134 percent. Welfare caseloads rose in most states during the recession but dropped in 13.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.