Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced two significant policy moves within 24 hours, addressing both immediate food assistance needs and long-term electoral map concerns.
Late Monday afternoon, Moore announced $62 million in SNAP funding designed to support Marylanders through November. The announcement came as federal funding uncertainty loomed over the program.
WATCH: Governor Moore announces funds SNAP, announces redistricting commission
Governor Moore announces funds SNAP, announces redistricting commission
Shortly before Moore’s press conference, President Donald Trump posted online that he would withhold funding until the government shutdown ends. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later clarified the administration would comply with court order to release partial SNAP funding, though the timeline for distribution remains unclear…