Posts Tagged ‘Shutdown’
Gov Moore Announces Launch of Loan Program for Essential Employees Who Are Working Without Pay During Federal Government Shutdown
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Applications are being accepted – the program will provide financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” or essential federal employees who are not receiving a paycheck during the federal government shutdown. The program offers a one-time…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Tim Kaine of Virginia have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation that would support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during government shutdowns. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement accounts to make hardship withdrawals to cover bills. However,…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read More‘Road To Recovery Is Running Short,’ Says Beach Chamber
How much of a hit has the beach business community taken due to the pandemic, restrictions and travel advisories? The cost has reached tens of millions of dollars, according to a Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce survey. The Chamber Wednesday shared a letter it sent to Governor John Carney. In it, the…
Read MoreFurniture stores reopening on appointment basis in Delaware
Furniture stores across the First State are reopening on an appointment basis following a modification to the State of Emergency Declaration that was lobbied by lawmakers in Delaware. House Minority Leader Danny Short appeared on WGMD LIVE with Mike Bradley where he said he and other lawmakers lobbied for leniency for furniture stores to reopen…
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