Content by: Wendy Busse-Coleman
When Governor Wes Moore called a State of Emergency over the SNAP cutoff, a lot of people in Maryland felt a little spark of hope. Maybe, just maybe, someone was finally noticing. After all, 680,000 residents – kids, seniors, and folks with disabilities who count on food assistance – really need some backup.
But hope without action is just optics.
Moore’s emergency order threw $10 million at food banks. Not to SNAP. Not to the programs families actually rely on. And definitely not from the Rainy-Day Fund that used to have BILLIONS in it.
Let's take a step back for a sec.
🧭 Fiscal Flashback: From Surplus to SNAP Crisis
In 2023, Maryland had a $5.5 billion surplus. By 2025, we're facing a $3.3 billion DEFICIT.
What happened?
- Massive spending on long-term programs without matching revenue.
- Reliance on one-time federal aid to fund recurring costs.
- No structural planning to protect vulnerable residents when federal support dried up.
And now, when SNAP benefits vanish due to a federal shutdown, Maryland says it can't afford to step in directly.
🧠 The Real Question
So, was this State of Emergency really about showing compassion, or was it just a clever way to dodge tough questions about Maryland's money plans?
If you really care about protecting families, you don’t just shuffle aid around—you bring it back. You make the most of what you’ve got. And seriously, you don’t let a $5.5 billion surplus just disappear without a plan.
🗣️ Voices for Safety™ Demands Transparency
I am not asking for miracles. I am asking for math.
I am asking for accountability.
I’m looking for leaders who don’t just call out emergencies—they stop them before they even happen.
If I violated a rule, show me.
If I crossed a line, name it.
If I'm banned for life, explain why.
And if Maryland's budget collapsed, PROVE IT.
Because silence isn't safety. And declarations without direct aid? That's not compassion. That's deflection.
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