The federal government shut down operations on Oct. 1, leaving consumers of federal services and the workers who provide those services wondering what comes next.

Maryland is particularly hard-hit by the shutdown. Nearly 270,000 Marylanders are employed by the federal government, and state officials estimate the shutdown could cost Maryland up to $700,000 in revenue per day.

The following resources and articles may provide some answers for federal workers and consumers alike as the shutdown continues.

Gov. Moore announces actions to protect Marylanders
Gov. Wes Moore has announced a series of actions to help Marylanders impacted by the federal shutdown. Learn more about unemployment insurance, housing assistance, utility resources, loan programs, resources for veterans, and more.

Resources for former federal employees
Are you a Marylander who has recently lost your job as a federal employee or contractor, or who is affected by the federal government shutdown? These resources from Maryland's Department of Labor can help.

Federal Worker Emergency Loan Program
The Maryland Department of Labor is now accepting applications for the Federal Worker Emergency Loan Program. This program provides financial assistance to Maryland residents who have been terminated from federal employment due to a recent mass layoff, relocation, or closure of a unit of the federal government and who are experiencing financial hardship.

Support in finding a new job
Maryland offers a wide range of virtual and in-person services for workers seeking new opportunities or in need of reemployment support. Get details here.

IIRS workers to stay on the job for first 5 workdays of shutdown
All IRS staffers will work during the first five business days of a potential government shutdown, according to a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted Monday.