SNAP, Moore and Maryland
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As the federal government shutdown continues, Gov. Wes Moore released $62 million in funds to make sure Marylanders don't go hungry.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declares state of emergency, allocates $10 million to food banks to address food insecurity amid federal shutdown.
After nearly four weeks, the federal government remains shut down. As a result, it's becoming more likely that SNAP benefits or food stamps will be delayed.
The emergency funding, drawn from the state’s Fiscal Responsibility Fund, will be distributed through food banks, faith-based organizations, school pantries, and mobile food units
As midterm elections approach, U.S. President Donald Trump is tactfully trying to avoid Democrats gaining at least three more seats in Congress.
Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) joined state lawmakers Wednesday pushing for state action to make up for federal food assistance that may run dry beginning this weekend.
With SNAP benefits set to stop this Saturday, one state senator is now calling on Gov. Wes Moore to also stop Maryland lottery sales.