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Maryland Sun Bucks
Jul 2, 2026

Maryland SUN Bucks summer meals program launches

A summer meals initiative supporting the Moore-Miller administration’s efforts toward ending childhood poverty has launched for the summer.

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport spoke about a new curfew in place for the half mile surrounding federal immigration detention center Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J., during a May 31, 2026 press conference held at at the New Jersey State Police Newark Station. (USA TODAY Network)
Jun 8, 2026

Trump SNAP funding restrictions in MD, states halted by judge

A federal judge sided with Maryland and a coalition of Democratic-led states, halting the enforcement of new conditions on billions in federal food assistance under the USDA.

People shop at a Costco store in the Staten Island borough of New York City, January 16, 2026. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Feb 20, 2026

Government shutdown weighs on economic growth in Q4

U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter with government spending posting its biggest decline since 1972 because of last year's shutdown.

Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael Lopez holds a SNAP payment card. The Board of Public Works approved a $20 million contract that state officials hope will bring protections against fraud and theft for those that rely on the payments. (The Daily Record photo/Jack Hogan)
Jul 3, 2024

Despite contest, MD board approves $20M contract to combat SNAP benefits theft

In approving a $20 million contract, Maryland officials are hoping to hasten the rollout of protections against fraud and theft for people who rely on SNAP payments.

Supreme Court
Jun 24, 2019

Justices side with business, government in information fight

The Supreme Court is siding with businesses and the U.S. government in a ruling about the public's access to information.