Prince George’s County gained federal workers from January to March amid layoffs Prince George’s County’s federal workforce grew by nearly 0.4 percent between January and March, most recent data available show. Theodore Rose November 19, 2025
The government’s closed but your problems aren’t Editorial Cartoon. Madeline Brandwin October 21, 2025
Prince George’s County Council revises plan to help laid-off federal workers The council passed the resolution on Tuesday, which is a scaled down version of the aid package introduced earlier this year. Mayah Nachman October 10, 2025
Maryland officials concerned about layoffs after federal government shutdown Gov. Wes Moore said in a press conference Wednesday morning that the shutdown was avoidable and will directly hurt Maryland residents. Sanya Wason October 2, 2025
College Park officials brace for impact of federal facility closures The city is preparing for less movement in its business scene and fewer people visiting after thousands have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs. Oliver Mack September 15, 2025
UMD professors, students study federal government’s impact on Maryland economy The University of Maryland business school collaborated with the state comptroller's office to produce the federal economic impact report. Oliver Mack July 1, 2025
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. Nicole Pilsbury May 7, 2025
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. Oliver Mack April 23, 2025
UMD launches resource hub to help laid-off federal workers The Pathways Forward Resource Hub offers career transition resources for laid-off federal workers. Katherine Schutzman March 27, 2025
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. Mayah Nachman March 14, 2025