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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.
MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze
Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.
MD value-added agricultural grants now available
The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corp. has announced its latest grant-funding opportunity.
Maryland to pay millions more for SNAP under Trump’s bill
Trump legislation is poised to make Maryland pay $40 million more in state funding to administer SNAP next fiscal year, analysts say.
How much can Marylanders expect to spend this Thanksgiving?
Marylanders can expect to pay slightly more than the national estimate for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast in 2025.
Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end shutdown
The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown in history is gaining new urgency this week
Trump administration: No federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 amid the government shutdown.
Wes Moore blasts Trump over shutdown’s impact on SNAP benefits
Gov. Wes Moore slammed President Trump and Republicans as the government shutdown threatens access to SNAP benefits for Marylanders.
MD, other states sue Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data
Maryland is among 20 states that sued to challenge the Trump administration's demand to turn over personal data of people enrolled in SNAP.
Trump administration policies pose threats to Maryland’s ambitious climate efforts
A low-lying coastal community on Maryland's Eastern Shore lost a federal grant aimed at preventing flooding and managing sea-level rise.
Beef prices have soared — and not just during grilling season
According to U.S. government data, the average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago.
Pennsylvania sues USDA over cutting funding to $1B food aid program for states
Pennsylvania sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture, saying the agency, under President Donald Trump, had illegally cut off funding.
