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Moore releases $62M for SNAP recipients in month two of shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, Gov. Wes Moore released $62 million in funds to make sure Marylanders don't go hungry.
The Washington Informer

Gov. Moore Allocates $10 Million to Food Banks; Maryland Leaders Celebrate SNAP Ruling

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declares state of emergency, allocates $10 million to food banks to address food insecurity amid federal shutdown.

Gov. Wes Moore declares state of emergency ahead of possible SNAP aid lapse

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

Comptroller, lawmakers urge Moore to cover potential lost SNAP dollars with state funds

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.

Sen. Hershey calls on governor to stop lottery sales amid SNAP benefit suspension concerns

With SNAP benefits set to stop this Saturday, one state senator is now calling on Gov. Wes Moore to also stop Maryland lottery sales.
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