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flag Maryland offers free transit to feds during shutdown; aid includes loans, housing, and jobs.

flag Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced free MARC and Commuter Bus rides for federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, effective immediately and lasting until the shutdown ends. flag Workers must show a federal ID to access the service. flag The move, announced at a Howard County resource fair, aims to ease financial strain on employees still working without pay. flag Maryland, home to over 160,000 federal jobs before recent cuts, has lost more than 15,000 federal positions since the current administration began—the highest loss in the nation. flag State agencies are also offering unemployment guidance, no-interest loans, housing protections, mental health support, food and cash aid, and job placement services through 33 American Job Centers and a specialized outplacement program.

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