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Forbes
15 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Maryland Institutes Hiring Freeze And Buyouts To Remedy $121 Million Gap
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JUNE 7: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore goes to greet guests during a campaign event ... More 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by) Governor Moore, who advocates for recruiting fired federal workers, now faces the challenge of retaining his state government employees due to Maryland's budget shortfall. In just a few days, beginning July 1, the state of Maryland will institute a state hiring freeze (of sorts) and offer voluntary employee buyouts to employees nearing retirement or otherwise eligible to accept the state government buyout offer. Governor Moore announced the hiring freeze and funding predicament. Moore announced Tuesday that the state will implement a hiring freeze for fiscal year 2026 (from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) in response to the "historical fiscal challenge' that the current economy and budget present. Governor Moore stated that his administration is 'committed to engaging with our public sector unions as we work through these difficult decisions. We are moving with care and intentionality to minimize impact on current employees and be transparent throughout the process.' A union representative for Maryland's public service workers indicates that the union has remained in communication with the governor's office and will continue to advocate for resources for union workers. Some key tenants for the hiring freeze and buyout plan. State government leaders express that the administration will act with transparency and intentionality so as to limit confusion, minimize disruptions and avoid public service delays and interruptions for taxpayers. Basically, the administration intends to fix the budget shortfall by using a soft-hand approach with hiring, personnel and operational matters. The key tenants of the plan are as follows: Wes Moore's chief of staff clarifies details about the hiring freeze. Moore's chief of staff, Fagan Harris, discussed the plan for moving forward to remedy the budget shortfall while simultaneously recruiting and hiring skilled new workers for priority roles. During the interview with WTOP News on Wednesday, Harris clarified a few key points about the administration's plans. Regarding it being an actual full-blown hiring freeze, Fagan Harris says: Regarding buyouts and collaboration with unions, Harris says: Regarding continuing to recruit and hire federal workers while dealing with a $121 million budget shortfall, Fagan Harris says: The messaging from the Moore administration is that they intend to identify and remedy inefficiencies and eliminate vacant positions where possible so as to limit the negative impact to services and programs as well as current government employees and citizens. Recommended reading: New Federal Hiring Freeze End Date And Hiring Restrictions Nail The Interview: Answer 'Why Should We Hire You' Like A Pro How Long Will The Federal Hiring Freeze Last? Implications For Government Employees
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Aim To Keep Narrow Focus Amid High Expectations
Commanders Aim To Keep Narrow Focus Amid High Expectations originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders will enter the 2025 season with expectations as high as they have been in recent memory. Advertisement After Jayden Daniels took this franchise to a 12-5 season and NFC Championship game, it is natural to think the team can continue its ascension. Plus, with new arrivals in Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, the Commanders have loaded up for a genuine Super Bowl tilt. But if we know anything about Dan Quinn, it's that he doesn't let the outside noise infiltrate his locker room, and for Tunsil, he knows the franchise simply has to tune out what's being said about them. 'We can't worry about what the media is saying, what everybody's saying about us,' Tunsil said via JP Finlay. 'We going to win these many games or we this type of team, we just got to put the work in and stay consistent, I think that's the biggest thing for us.' Sep 15, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Isaiah Simmons (19) during the first quarter at Commanders Field© Peter Casey-Imagn Images Tunsil went through a similar situation with C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans in 2023, when Stroud burst onto the scene, and we saw the regression last year, so the five-time Pro Bowler knows the pitfalls that could accompany his new team. Advertisement But the Commanders, with Quinn and Daniels keeping things on the straight and narrow, or as Dan likes to say, staying off the emotional rollercoaster, Washington will keep its focus on the controllables. Yes, it's early in the offseason, and most believe the Commanders will be a playoff team at the very least in 2025, while others think a Lombardi Trophy is on the horizon. But the franchise won't be drinking its own bath water. In fact, Tunsil will make sure they won't. Related: Commanders Rival Gives Love To Jayden Daniels Related: Commanders Laud Forgotten Skill of New Receiver This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Oakland Mills sweeps Maryland track titles for third time in four years
The Oakland Mills track program has made a habit out of bringing multiple championship trophies home from recent Maryland state meets. Last spring, with both of its teams coming off of consecutive championships, the Scorpions left as runners-up. Despite competing in a class higher than previous championship teams, this year's Oakland Mills squad returned to its winning ways on Saturday as the boys' and girls' teams each won Class 3A team titles in Landover. It's the third time in the last four years the Scorpions have pulled off a sweep.
