Governor Moore: Emergency loan program for former federal workers now open for applications

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]

Governor Moore signs Expungement Reform Act, other public safety measures

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week aimed at “improving public safety and criminal justice in Maryland,” according to a press release. The bills include the Expungement Reform Act, which expands expungement eligibility for Marylanders. The Expungement Reform Act seeks to alleviate the long-term consequences of criminal records for rehabilitated individuals. This includes removing barriers to […]