Maryland aids furloughed federal workers with loans, transit, energy help, and food during shutdown.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore expanded aid for federal workers during the ongoing shutdown, offering up to $1,400 in interest-free loans, free public transit via CharmPass, and $10.1 million in emergency energy assistance from the state’s fund to support nearly 13,000 households. Over 2,000 loan applications have been submitted, and furloughed workers can apply for unemployment. The state is covering half of November’s SNAP benefits and distributing holiday meal kits. The shutdown has disrupted services, including airport operations, and the state continues to fill federal funding gaps amid stalled negotiations.