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.
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.
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.
USM chancellor warns budget cuts endanger Maryland universities, could cause layoffs
Jay Perman said federal reduction in financial aid, federal grants and international student funding has worsened the impact of state cuts.
Maryland federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal employees
James Bredar wrote in his ruling that the Trump administration was unlawful in laying off probationary federal employees without giving proper notice.
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.
UMD students, staff tackle tough tech job market
Job cuts at large tech companies raised concerns among computer science students, who are increasingly reconsidering their search strategies.
Corporate welfare should benefit workers, not shareholders
We need to require economic patriotism from corporations, not just workers.
More than 800 UMD students received help from the crisis fund amid coronavirus pandemic
Students from every college at UMD have applied for the fund, said a coordinator.