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Is Gov. Wes Moore delivering on his ‘audacious’ promise to end child poverty?

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces the latest round of grants through his ENOUGH initiative, which supports community-led programs in neighborhoods with high rates of child poverty. He spoke on Wednesday at Hill Street Park in Frederick's Golden Mile, a designated ENOUGH community.
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