ANNAPOLIS, MD—In the wake of potential layoffs and funding changes impacting federal employees and contractors, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of a centralized resource website. Maryland Public Servants Resource Website aims to provide support and information to Marylanders affected by the current federal workforce climate.

The website launch comes as the Office of Personnel Management advised federal agencies to dismiss probationary employees, a move that could impact an estimated 200,000 jobs nationwide, including thousands in Maryland. This action follows the termination of thousands of federal workers across the country.

“The White House continues to take actions that jeopardize the livelihoods of our public servants and upend how the federal government can best serve the American people,” said Governor Moore, emphasizing the state’s commitment to supporting its citizens. He stressed the administration’s hope for collaboration with the federal government but highlighted the need to defend Marylanders in the face of these actions.

The website, developed in coordination with state and local partners, offers a range of resources for impacted federal workers. These include information on unemployment insurance, job search and career support, legal resources, and an index of key regulations governing the federal employment process.

The website reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to collaborating with state and local partners to provide Marylanders with updates and resources while investing in a resilient economy. With approximately 160,000 federal civilian jobs in Maryland, representing 6% of the state’s total employment, Maryland holds the second-highest concentration of federal employees nationwide, behind only Washington, DC.

The Maryland Public Servants Resource Website will be updated regularly with new information as it becomes available. Impacted workers are encouraged to visit the website for available resources.

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This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.