UMD aims to support laid-off federal workers with resource hub, AI certificate program
Thousands of federal employees were fired after President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for federal departments and eliminated positions.
Maryland lawmakers unveil plans to support laid-off federal workers
The state released websites where laid-off federal workers can apply for multiple state job openings with a single application.
UMD launches resource hub to help laid-off federal workers
The Pathways Forward Resource Hub offers career transition resources for laid-off federal workers.
Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget
During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
U.S. education department to cut workforce in half
The U.S. Department of Education will put about half of its 4,100-person workforce on administrative leave beginning March 21.
Maryland expected to lose more than 28,000 federal jobs due to Trump administration
The state’s revenues board predicted Thursday that cuts to the federal workforce would lead to $280 million in tax revenue losses by the 2026 fiscal year.