October 2nd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The U.S. government shutdown which began on Wednesday morning has far-reaching effects for Maryland and its over 250,000 federal workers. The governor announced the state is taking steps to keep government programs running and state employees on the job, trigger protections for housing and food programs and expand emergency financial support for federal workers.  Moore put blame for the shutdown squarely on the President…

  

“My message to President Trump is clear – stop this shutdown. You’re the one causing it. We’re the ones dealing with it and Marylanders are the ones feeling it.”