Written by Lexx Thornton In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Now accepting applications, the program provides financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” federal employees (also called “essential”), meaning they are required to continue working during a federal government shutdown but are not receiving a paycheck during that time. “At a time when the federal government is stepping back from its most basic obligations, Maryland is stepping up to protect our people,” said Gov. Moore. “The emergency support we announce
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