Governor Moore Announces the Statewide Rollout of More Secure, Fraud-Resistant ‘Chip-and-Tap’ EBT Cards
ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Moore today announced the statewide rollout of new, highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards equipped with Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS). Maryland is now the fourth state in the country to successfully adopt these modern security protocols designed to better...
Behind Every SNAP Case Is a Human Story
Maryland’s investment in caseworkers, technology, and better systems has driven historic progress in payment accuracy. New federal penalties threaten to undermine the very improvements that made that progress possible. Last month, I sat in a room filled with frontline Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) caseworkers at a Payment Accuracy Summit, one of four regional...
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After a 57-Year Career with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Legal Eagle James (Jim) Becker Retires
July 30, 2026 After a 57-Year Career with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Legal Eagle James (Jim) Becker Retires Baltimore, MD — After 57 years of dedicated service…
Governor Moore Announces the Statewide Rollout of More Secure, Fraud-Resistant ‘Chip-and-Tap’ EBT Cards
ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Moore today announced the statewide rollout of new, highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards equipped with Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland…
Behind Every SNAP Case Is a Human Story
Maryland’s investment in caseworkers, technology, and better systems has driven historic progress in payment accuracy. New federal penalties threaten to undermine the very improvements that made that progress possible. Last…
Governor Moore Announces Energy Assistance Programs to Lower Utility Bills for 200,000 Maryland Households
Media Contact: July 2, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary lillian.price@maryland.gov Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Announces Energy Assistance Programs to Lower Utility Bills for 200,000 Maryland Households ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor…
Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Launch for 2026
Media Contact: June 29, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary lillian.price@maryland.gov Phone: 443-965-1265 Governor Moore Announces Maryland SUN Bucks Launch for 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore today announced the launch…
Maryland Delivers Nation-Leading Turnaround in SNAP Payment Accuracy
Media Contact: June 25, 2026 Lilly Price, Press Secretary lillian.price@maryland.gov Phone: 443-965-1265 Maryland Delivers Nation-Leading Turnaround in SNAP Payment Accuracy Since 2022, State Has Cut SNAP Payment Error Rate by…
Baltimore City DSS, UM School of Dentistry Partner to Brighten Healthy Smiles For Youth in Foster Care
May 14, 2026 Baltimore City DSS, UM School of Dentistry Partner to Brighten Healthy Smiles For Youth in Foster Care Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore City Department of Social Services…
