Thousands of federal workers in Maryland who lost jobs, or resigned rather than risk being fired, have been forced to find new ways to support their families in the months since, often taking on gig work or switching to new careers entirely.

As part of its sweeping reorganization plans, the Agriculture Department is telling at least some federal employees they have until the end of the month to decide whether they will pick up and relocate — or otherwise resign from their jobs.

When thousands of federal workers lost their jobs last year, faith institutions across the state stepped up to help with gift cards, support groups, networking and prayer. A year later some houses of worship continue to help laid-off workers get back on their feet.

Some civil rights activists and Maryland lawmakers said the federal government’s removal of data tracking the race and gender of its workforce impedes efforts to identify exactly who has been impacted by last year’s mass layoffs.

Close to 8,000 career federal employees will be moved into a new employment category with limited job protections, after the Trump administration took the final step Wednesday to make Schedule Policy/Career a reality.

Rural Maryland Council Executive Director Charlotte Davis says the federal agricultural research facility in Beltsville is "such an important part of the rural economy” -- which is why she and others are concerned about its threatened closure by the administration.

In a given year, Maryland draws about $150 billion in federal contracts, grants, salaries and other funding, benefiting from its proximity to the capital, but in the past year Maryland has lost more than 31,000 federal jobs — about a 15% reduction.

It’s 2026 and farmers still write planting information on a paper map, later translated into a spreadsheet for access to federal programs. But starting Wednesday, North Dakota and Maryland will be the first two states to use a new system that scans maps automatically.

For the tens of thousands of federal workers in Maryland who were laid off in the early days of the second Trump presidency, the cuts set off months of financial strain, career upheaval and emotional fallout in a state unusually dependent on federal employment.

Artificial intelligence entrepreneur Sam Altman’s remarks envisioning a future when AI is as ubiquitous as running water have prompted legislation in Pennsylvania to make clear that data centers are not public utilities.

A free grocery store has opened inside the Fairmount Heights Branch Library in Prince George’s County, the first Maryland site for Atlanta-based Goodr. It will serve more than 200 families a month, offering meat, dairy, produce and other grocery staples, all for free.

While they wait for a reply to their request for federal aid, state officials Friday unveiled their own campaign to assist Maryland farmers hit by a "devastating" April freeze that damaged crops and wiped out some farms completely.

The U.S. Postal Service is putting immediate restrictions on nonessential spending to avoid running out of cash sooner than expected, which could be next spring, with restrictions expected to impact hiring, travel and training among other areas of spending.

Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused "devastating" crop losses to orchards and vineyards in some counties.

Federal employees may soon have to sign strict nondisclosure agreements to get or keep their jobs, under a plan unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration in an attempt to stop government documents from being leaked to the press or otherwise made public.

Gov. Wes Moore signed parts of his housing reform package into law Tuesday at the last bill signing of the year, when more than 270 new laws were enacted, covering collective bargaining to abortion rights to a requirement to clear the snow and ice off your car.

The White House is seeking detailed spending information on federal dollars going toward dozens of nonprofit organizations that do advocacy work supporting DEI, LGBTQ+ issues, immigrants, civil rights, environmentalism, humanitarian aid and more.

Maryland has a housing shortage -- no surprise there -- and that's because it's hard for builders to make the numbers work here, writes Tom Coale. But there are answers to be had, if the state is willing to make the investment and approve strategic policy changes.

The new slogan was launched by the city to commemorate the first-ever Preakness Stakes horse race held at Laurel Park Racecourse on Saturday. For more than 130 years, the Preakness has been held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, but that track is being redeveloped, leading to the relocation of the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The Maryland Public Service Commission is delaying a policy that would make new gas customers pay the full cost of pipeline extensions to their properties, a proposal that had enraged natural gas companies. The pause concerns climate advocates.

The fiscal leaders of several states, including Maryland, are demanding transparency and consumer fairness as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to refund billions in international tariffs following a recent Supreme Court loss.

The Agriculture Department said it expects fewer workers will turn down relocation offers than did during the first Trump administration, but two unions representing USDA employees say that an overwhelming majority of affected workers will refuse to move.

Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Utility RELIEF Act into law Tuesday, ushering in a series of changes to the state’s energy markets that officials hope will lower customers’ electric bills in the months and years to come.

For a year now, in press releases, letters, speeches and interviews, Gov. Wes Moore has had stern words for PJM Interconnection, the electric grid operator serving the state. But Monday, he took his gripes straight to PJM, which held its annual meeting in Baltimore.

Electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection will work with industry leaders this summer to finalize a strategy to reform its wholesale electricity markets, as experts said Monday unpredictable wholesale electricity prices are giving some investors cold feet.

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report.

As the future of the Combined Federal Campaign hangs in the balance, Democrats in Congress are urging the Trump administration to continue the long-standing charitable donation program for federal employees.

Personal stories from audience members put the stakes of Anne Arundel County’s affordable housing crisis on full display at a forum for county executive candidates, and voters there said they came away feeling better about the candidates' responses.

Strengthening local news is a commendable goal, but the Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026 is the wrong way to get there, writes J.H. Snider, who says it is protectionist, pro-incumbent legislation that will corrupt, not cure, independent media.

Voters, including those within the Make America Healthy Again movement, say the rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern that will have an impact on whom they support in November’s midterm elections, according to a poll released Wednesday by KFF.