Maryland Responds to Federal Government Shutdown. The federal government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, has prompted Maryland officials to enact emergency measures supporting the state’s large federal workforce and vulnerable residents. Governor Wes Moore criticized the shutdown as “avoidable and unnecessary,” placing blame on President Trump and Republican Congressional leadership for the impasse that threatens Maryland’s economy and public services. Maryland is home to more than 60 federal facilities, 260,000 federal employees, and over 200,000 federal contractors—groups deeply impacted by lost paychecks and uncertainty. Governor Moore announced key state actions to maintain crucial federally funded

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