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Judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks.
USDA approves disaster declaration for MD farms over late spring freeze
The USDA approved Maryland’s request for a disaster declaration after a late-April freeze devastated some orchards and vineyards in the state.
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 joins lawsuit over USDA funding conditions
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new conditions placed on USDA funding.
Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on sugary drinks, candy
Food stamp recipients sued the USDA to undo Trump administration efforts to prevent them from using benefits to buy certain products.
MD, states can’t be forced to supply food stamp data, judge rules
A federal judge barred the USDA from cutting funding to states, including Maryland that refuse to provide SNAP recipient data, protecting millions of food stamp beneficiaries.
MD value-added agricultural grants now available
The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corp. has announced its latest grant-funding opportunity.
MD among states suing over Trump SNAP cuts for immigrants
A group of states including Maryland sued to block the Trump administration from cutting off food aid benefits for legal immigrants.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near end
The Supreme Court extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end.
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
