Ripple Effects

With thousands of federal government employees out of work in Maryland, we talked with financial experts about managing money during difficult times.

NASA has not said why Director Makenzie Lystrup abruptly announced her departure on Monday and did not make her available for comment.

Maryland’s federal workforce just saw its largest single-month job loss since 1996, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Congress passed the Recissions Act of 2025, guaranteeing the end of federal funding of public media and putting local stations in a financial predicament.

Here are some tips from experts on what to do if you are losing your federal benefits and pitfalls to avoid if you’re considering leaving your job in the government.

Montgomery County officials unanimously passed a bill Tuesday creating a hiring preference for displaced federal workers.

CFPB employees say they essentially spend the workday sitting on their hands, forbidden from doing any work by directive from the White House.

At ARPA funding dries up, many nonprofits have also been socked by the loss of other federal dollars slashed under the Trump administration.

The Trump administration's hostile policies toward international students could be disastrous for Maryland and, in particular, Baltimore.

Patuxent Research Refuge’s North Tract in Laurel has cut visiting hours. Could the Trump administration could close it entirely?

If you’re feeling nervous or unsure about how to approach job interviews after working as a public servant, here are some tips from career experts and others who are helping federal workers right now.

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers will cut staff and reduce the number of participants after AmeriCorps denied its request for a $4.6 million grant.

How should job seekers talk about government layoffs with prospective employers? Workforce development experts say to keep it simple.

The Federal Emergency Loan Program makes a $700, interest-free loan available to Marylanders who lost their federal government jobs through mass layoffs, relocation or the shutdown of a part of the government.

AmeriCorps employs more than 500 full-time federal workers and has an operating budget of roughly $1 billion.

Many former federal workers find themselves thrust into a job market suddenly inundated with experienced candidates even as employment opportunities are in free fall under federal spending cuts, particularly around the nation’s capital.

If you’re worried about being able to stay in your home, there are resources available in Maryland.

NOAA didn’t say how many jobs would be posted and refused to provide more details.

There are resources for displaced federal employees available across the state.