As federal agencies prepare for budget and staff reductions, state leaders say they are mobilizing resources to mitigate impacts and support affected workers.
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Former USAID workers grieve the life-saving work they used to do
These former federal employees worked for years to get a “dream job” serving the country. But now, they are left jobless and feeling betrayed.
Baltimore’s Red Line and other Md. transit projects face tough odds this spring
Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget.
Gov. Moore’s cuts to Blueprint plan face major pushback
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to freeze and cut funding to some programs under Maryland’s 10-year education reform plan is running into major objections from advocates.
DC Metro transit needs money, but Maryland’s not in a great position to help
D.C. Metro transit officials are asking Maryland lawmakers to help stave off their latest budget crisis.
State may block Trump administration from Maryland databases
Some Maryland lawmakers are seeking to protect residents’ data from law enforcement intrusions amid heightened immigration enforcement by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Craving more energy, Maryland looks to nuclear power
In a legislative session dominated by energy issues, some state leaders are exploring the idea of more nuclear energy as an option for power generation in Maryland.
Maryland considers shake-up in how judges are picked
Maryland lawmakers are weighing two bills this year that would shake up how the state chooses circuit court judges.
New Md. bill could improve police awareness of unseen disabilities
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for first responders in Maryland to know when they’re dealing with a person who has invisible disabilities.
Fearing ICE raids, Delmarva immigrants mostly stay home
As rumors of pending raids circulate through rural communities on the Delmarva Peninsula, places like Race Street have grown eerily quiet.