During a remote cabinet meeting at Prince George’s Community College this morning in Largo, Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore announced the state is immediately taking more steps to assist the state’s federal workers affected by the government shutdown.

First, the state will offer a second round of emergency loans for federal workers who have been furloughed and those who are continuing to work without a paycheck.

“With this second round of loans, Marylanders are eligible for up to $1,400 in financial support,” Moore said. “That’s $1,400 that can make sure that they get the food that they need, $1,400 to make sure their children can be supported, $1,400 to make sure their parents, who may be seniors, can age in dignity.”

Maryland residents can apply for these loans on the Maryland Department of

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